The State Police Command has rescued one of the five kidnapped female students from the Federal University Dutsinma in Katsina State.
Her rescue was the result of a police operation on Monday. According to ASP Abubakar Aliyu, the Police Spokesman, in a statement published on Tuesday, the victim, whose identity was withheld for security reasons, was rescued in neighbouring Zamfara State’s Bilbis Village.
He restated the commitment of the command to employ available resources to ensure the rescue of the remaining four kidnapped victims.
“As the rescued victim receives essential medical attention, the command wishes to express gratitude to the rescued victim for her courage and assistance in providing valuable information,” the statement partly read.
On November 4, 2023, five female students of the university were abducted by suspected terrorists, with police confirming the arrest of one suspect in connection with the incident.
The victims were said to have been kidnapped in their residence located behind Mariamoh Ajiri Memorial International School along Tsaskiya Road.