Bandits flee, abandon three kidnap victims as troops strike in Katsina

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Dandume–Damari road in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State, rescuing three abducted men and recovering a vehicle abandoned by the fleeing bandits.

The troops reportedly swung into action after receiving a distress call from residents alerting them to an ongoing abduction along the route.

Responding swiftly to the alert, the soldiers arrived at the scene and engaged the armed bandits in a confrontation, forcing the criminals to abandon their victims and flee into the surrounding bushes.

According to Zagazola, in their hurried escape, the bandits left behind a black Volkswagen Golf vehicle and the three kidnapped men, who were subsequently rescued by the troops.

The rescued victims were taken through preliminary security checks and provided with necessary assistance before being allowed to continue their journey safely.

No casualty was recorded among the troops during the encounter.

Following the rescue, troops pursued the fleeing bandits, conducted a clearance operation around the area and secured the immediate environment to prevent the criminals from regrouping or returning to the scene.

The development forms part of sustained security operations by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA aimed at disrupting bandit activities and restricting their freedom of movement across Katsina State.

Troops have continued day-and-night patrols along critical roads and communities in Dandume, Malumfashi and Dutsin-Ma, as well as around educational institutions and other public facilities.