US EditionNigeria: Air Strike - 62 Kidnapped Victims Escape Katsina Bandits' Den
The airstrike targeted a notorious bandit camp, enabling 62 captives, mostly women and children, to escape; 28 victims are receiving medical care, officials said.
- On August 16, 2025, the Nigerian Air Force conducted an airstrike in the Jigawa-Sawai area near the Zamfara border, causing at least 62 people to escape from bandit leader Muhammadu Fulani’s camp.
- Amid rising banditry, Fulani’s gang stormed Sayaya village in Matazu LGA on Monday, August 11, 2025, terrorizing communities in the region.
- The Katsina State government deployed the Quick Response Wing of the Nigerian Air Force, with 12 escapees receiving care at Matazu General Hospital and 16 at the Army Forward Operational Base in Kaiga Malamai.
- Officials assured families of reunification, stating they will reunite the escapees with their loved ones after medical evaluations, as Governor Radda praised security forces.
- The escape serves as a rare victory, dealing a significant blow to Fulani’s gang and highlighting the Nigerian government’s ongoing security efforts in the North-West.
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62 hostages escape as military bombs bandits' hideouts in...
Scores of bandits hibernating in some enclaves situated at Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, have fled their hideouts following military airstrikes. This is just as 62 hostages abducted by the criminals, and have been in the bush for more than one month, took to their heels upon realising that their abductors had fled. It was learnt that both the air and land troops jointly combed the location — a community bordering Zamfara State …
Nigeria: Air Strike - 62 Kidnapped Victims Escape Katsina Bandits' Den
The Katsina government has confirmed that 62 kidnapped victims escaped following an air strike on the camp of a notorious bandits' kingpin, Muhammadu Fulani, in Danmusa Local Government Area of the state.
62 kidnap victims regain freedom after NAF airstrike on bandits in Katsina
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 had a successful strike on his camp located in Jigawa Sawai of Danmusa Local Government Area. Nasir Mu’azu, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Katsina State, in a statement said 12 of the escaped victims are currently receiving medical attention at Mat…
NAF Airstrikes Trigger Escape of 62 Kidnap Victims in Katsina
By Gabriel Ameh, The Sight News In a major breakthrough against banditry, 62 kidnap victims have regained freedom after escaping from the camp of a notorious bandit leader, Muhammadu Fulani, following a decisive airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, near the Zamfara border. The Katsina State Government confirmed the development in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Internal Security …
62 Kidnapped Victims Escape as NAF Jets Strike Bandit Camp in Danmusa LGA, Katsina State - Global Upfront Newspapers
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 successful strike on his camp located in Jigawa Sawai of Danmusa Local Government Area. A community bordering Zamfara State. It is noteworthy that 12 of the escaped victims are currently receiving medical attention at Matazu General Hospital. While 16 are waiting at …
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