62 Kidnapped Victims Escape After Nigerian Air Force Air Strike

The Katsina State Government announced that 62 kidnapped victims have escaped after a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) air strike targeted the camp of a notorious bandits' kingpin, Muhammadu Fulani, in the Danmusa Local Government Area. The air strike, carried out on Saturday at 5:10 p.m., forced the bandits to abandon their stronghold, allowing captives to flee. Dr Nasir Mu'azu, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, confirmed that 12 of the victims are receiving treatment at Matazu General Hospital, while 16 others are at the Nigerian Army Forward Operational Base (FOB) in Kaiga Malamai.

Key Takeaways:

62 kidnapped victims escaped after a Nigerian Air Force air strike targeted the camp of notorious bandits' kingpin Muhammadu Fulani.
The air strike was conducted on Saturday at 5:10 p.m. in the Jigawa-Sawai area bordering Zamfara, forcing the bandits to abandon their stronghold.
12 of the rescued victims are receiving treatment at Matazu General Hospital, while 16 others are being treated at the Nigerian Army Forward Operational Base (FOB) in Kaiga Malamai.
The victims were abducted from Sayaya village during a night attack on Monday, August 11, 2025, by Fulani's gang.
The state government has deployed a Quick Response Wing of the Nigerian Air Force to restore peace in Bakori and Matazu Local Government Areas.
The government has assured the affected families that the rescued victims will be reunited with their loved ones after completing necessary medical examinations.

Statistics:

62 kidnapped victims escaped after the air strike.
12 rescued victims are receiving treatment at Matazu General Hospital.
16 rescued victims are receiving treatment at the Nigerian Army FOB in Kaiga Malamai.
62 victims were being held captive by the bandits.
The air strike was conducted on Saturday at 5:10 p.m.

Sources:

Statement by Dr Nasir Mu'azu, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Katsina State Government.