Connect with us

Education

Troops Rescue Four Kidnapped Students Of Federal University Gusau

Nigerian military troops, on Saturday, rescued four students of the Federal University Gusau…

Published

on

Gusua
Federal University Gusau, FUGUS

Nigerian military troops, on Saturday, rescued four students of the Federal University Gusau, FUGUS who were abducted by the ravaging terrorists in Zamfara State.

VerseNews reports that the students were kidnapped in their off-campus residence at Sabon Gida Damba district of Gusau Local Government Area of the state.

Force Information Officer for Operation Hadarin Daji, Captain Yahaya Ibrahim told newsmen in Gusau that the troops responded to distress calls and immediately blocked all major exit routes of the bandits and engaged the terrorists, resulting in the rescue of four students of the institution.

Advertisement

“The troops formed blocking positions at possible withdrawal routes which led to heavy operation fire for fire with the terrorists.”

“The gravity of the gun duel forced the unrepentant bandits to abandon the victims and flee. During the encounter with the terrorists, two of the students escaped while the two others a male and a female, were safely rescued by the military operatives.”

Advertisement

Stay ahead with VerseNews. Get the latest breaking news, insightful analysis, and trending stories. Your go-to source for timely updates and unbiased reporting.

Advertisement
Click to comment

You must be logged in to post a comment Login

Leave a Reply

WATCH: Nigeria Newspaper Headline Today

Apply For Latest Job Openings

Trending

Senate Approves Death Penalty For Drug Traffickers Senate Approves Death Penalty For Drug Traffickers
Education6 hours ago

Senate Queries  WAEC, Education Minister Over New SSCE Guidelines

Senate have raised concerns that sudden changes to SSCE subject requirements could cause mass failure in 2026, urging that the...

unijos police unijos police
News8 hours ago

Policeman Sentenced to Death by Hanging for killing UNIJOS Student

A Plateau High Court has sentenced Sgt. Ruya Auta to death for the killing of University of Jos student...

Adeleke of Osun Adeleke of Osun
Politics8 hours ago

‘Why I Joined Accord Party’ – Governor Adeleke Explains

Governor Ademola Adeleke says his move to the Accord Party is based on welfare-focused policies and the need to secure...

adeleke adeleke
Politics9 hours ago

BREAKING: Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke Joins Accord Party

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially joined the Accord Party and announced he will seek re-election on its platform...

peace pact peace pact
Politics9 hours ago

‘PDP Failed to Protect Me’ – Fubara Breaks Silence Over APC Defection

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has defected from the PDP to the ruling APC, saying the President offered the support and protection...

Igbo Igbo
Politics9 hours ago

Igbo Leaders Condemn Nnamdi Kanu’s life Sentence Call for Urgent U.S. Intervention

The Igbo Leaders of Thought say Nigeria is drifting toward collapse and are calling for urgent international action....

bandits gumi bandits gumi
News9 hours ago

“Nigerian Military Cannot Defeat Bandits”, Sheikh Gumi Makes Shocking Revelation

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi says Nigeria’s armed forces cannot end banditry through force alone and insists that dialogue must form part...

Fubara Reshuffles Cabinet, Reassigns Wike's Allies Fubara Reshuffles Cabinet, Reassigns Wike's Allies
Politics10 hours ago

BREAKING: Rivers State Governor Fubara Defects To APC

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party.

ecowas ecowas
Politics11 hours ago

ECOWAS Declares State of Emergency Across West Africa

ECOWAS has declared a state of emergency following a wave of coups and attempted takeovers across West Africa.

SHOPRITE 750x375 1 SHOPRITE 750x375 1
News11 hours ago

LIRS Seals Shoprite Ikeja Over Alleged Tax Default

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service sealed the Shoprite outlet at Ikeja City Mall for alleged failure to meet tax...

Advertisement