At least 62 kidnapped victims regained their freedom, following a successful air strike by aircrafts of the Nigerian Airforce on the camp of a notorious bandits, Muhammadu Fulani, in Jigawa Sawai, in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina state.
Information provided by Nasir Mu’azu, Katsina state commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, indicated that the air strike took place at about 5.10 pm, on Saturday, in the location, where the bandits was hiding with the kidnapped victims.
Mu`azu said that 12 of the escaped victims are currently receiving medical attention at Matazu General Hospital., while 16 are waiting at the Army Front Operation Base in Kaiga Malamai village, in the LGA.
“The Air Force operation, conducted on Saturday at 05:10 PM, forced the bandits to flee their stronghold, creating the opportunity for the mass escape of victims held captive. It was confirmed that the bandits fled as a result of the airstrike. The victims revealed that about 62 people escaped and took off in different directions.
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“The majority of the victims were abducted from Sayaya village during a night attack on Monday, August 11, 2025, by Filani’s gang, which has been terrorising Matazu, Kankia, Dutsinma, and parts of Kano State.
“Responding to the persistent bandit attacks in Matazu and Bakori Local Government Areas, the state government has deployed the Quick Response Wing of the Nigerian Air Force to restore peace to the troubled communities.
“More so, our troops are currently monitoring the situation for further rescue operations. The general security situation in the area remains calm. We wish to assure families that the government would reunite the rescued victims with their loved ones after completing necessary medical examinations”, the commissioner stated.
Mu`azu noted that the State Government under the leadership of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda commended the gallantry efforts of our security forces and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending banditry in the state.
