Soldiers have rescued six students of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) and their commercial driver after kidnappers abduct them in Katsina State. According to reports, the attack involves a commercial vehicle on the Daye–Malumfashi Road in Danmusa Local Government Area.
The abduction takes place on Monday, September 21, 2026, when armed men seize the passengers travelling from Kaduna toward Katsina. Troops from Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma respond to a distress call, confront the kidnappers, and force them to abandon the captives and flee. The seven people—six female students and the driver—are reported to be rescued unhurt.
After the rescue, the victims undergo preliminary security checks and medical screening, then are handed over to relevant authorities for reunification with their families and the university. Nigerian Eye and The Punch both describe the incident and outcome, with Nigerian Eye providing more detail on the operation, location, and follow-up procedures, while The Punch focuses on the rescue itself.