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No fewer than 62 kidnapped victims have reportedly escaped after the Nigerian Air Force struck bandits’ camp in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The Katsina State Government has confirmed the dramatic escape of 62 kidnapped victims following a manhunt of a notorious bandit, Muhammadu Fulani by the Nigerian Air Force that has a successful strike on his camp located in Jigawa Sawai of Danmusa Local Government Area, a community bordering Zamfara State.

This is contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs,
Katsina State, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Katsina.

The statement read, “It is noteworthy that 12 of the escaped victims are currently receiving medical attention at Matazu General Hospital. While 16 are waiting at the Army FOB in Kaiga Malamai.

“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.

“During interviews with the rescued victims, 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.

“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.

“In the same vein, the State Government under the leadership of Mallam Dikko Umar Radda commended the gallantry efforts of our security forces and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending banditry in the state”.

Senioreddy:
News like these gladdens my heart.
Kudos to our gallant soldiers

jmoore:
62 victims escaped.

Zero bandits killed.

idrezee:
How do u guys do it? No single appreciation for all the things these guys do. Nigerian soldiers die on a daily cos of this fight yet you people don’t appreciate it. I saw pictures of a Nigerian police officer removing a bomb from a farm in Borno, this police has wife and children and that bomb can go off at any moment, yet people like you will never appreciate it. Please be human for once and applaud these guys, it’s not their fault that your father didn’t become president because if your father is the GCON of Nigeria you won’t be doing this.

jmoore:
You are definitely not Seyi Tinubu. It’s not my fault that your father didn’t become president because if your father is the GCON of Nigeria you won’t be doing this. [

idrezee:
How do u guys do it? No single appreciation for all the things these guys do. Nigerian soldiers die on a daily cos of this fight yet you people don’t appreciate it. I saw pictures of a Nigerian police officer removing a bomb from a farm in Borno, this police has wife and children and that bomb can go off at any moment, yet people like you will never appreciate it. Please be human for once and applaud these guys, it’s not their fault that your father didn’t become president because if your father is the GCON of Nigeria you won’t be doing this.

Aleister:
I wonder when insecurity will end in our dear country…e just be like season movie. Kudos to our military for pounding them. God help us

idrezee:
How do u guys do it? No single appreciation for all the things these guys do. Nigerian soldiers die on a daily cos of this fight yet you people don’t appreciate it. I saw pictures of a Nigerian police officer removing a bomb from a farm in Borno, this police has wife and children and that bomb can go off at any moment, yet people like you will never appreciate it. Please be human for once and applaud these guys, it’s not their fault that your father didn’t become president because if your father is the GCON of Nigeria you won’t be doing this.

TimeManager:
The manner at which the military have been decimating these ragtags both from air and on ground is absolutely badass. Not to mention the sleek and discreet contribution of the secret service. No wonder, Trump approved the sale of bombs and fighter jets after so long delay, seeing the political will and the sincerity of the current administration against insecurity. God bless Nigeria.

-Kiss the truth!

Aleister:
I wonder when insecurity will end in our dear country…e just be like season movie. Kudos to our military for pounding them. God help us

Aleister:
I wonder when insecurity will end in our dear country…e just be like season movie. Kudos to our military for pounding them. God help us