……Governor Radda commends the gallantry efforts of the security agencies in the state
The Katsina State Government has confirmed the dramatic escape of sixty two kidnapped victims following a manhunt of a notorious bandit, Muhammadu Fulani by the Nigerian Air Force that successfully striked his camp located in Jigawa Sawai of Danmusa Local Government Area of the state.
A statement by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Katsina state says it is noteworthy that twelve of the escaped victims are currently receiving medical attention at Matazu General Hospital. While sixteen are waiting at the Army FOB in Kaiga Malamai.
The Air Force operation, conducted on Saturday 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, resulting in the escape of about sixty two persons who 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 therefore deployed the Quick Response Wing of the Nigerian Air Force to restore peace to the troubled communities.
According to the statement, the Nigerian Air Force is currently monitoring the situation for further rescue operations as the general security situation in the area remains calm.
The Nigerian Air Force therefore assures families that the government would reunite the rescued victims with their loved ones after completing necessary medical examinations.
Meanwhile, the State Government under the leadership of Malam Dikko Umaru Radda commended the gallantry efforts of security forces and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending banditry in the state.
