In a distressing turn of events, two students from the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in Katsina State were abducted by armed bandits during an attack in the early hours of Tuesday.
The incident has heightened concerns over the growing insecurity in the region.
According to intelligence sources, the assailants launched their attack around 2:40 a.m., targeting the Graveyard Quarters along Tsaskiya Road in Dutsin-Ma town. The identities of the kidnapped students have not yet been disclosed.
Upon receiving reports of the incident, security forces swiftly mobilized and initiated a coordinated response to intercept the kidnappers. Efforts were made to block potential escape routes in a bid to rescue the victims. However, initial attempts to apprehend the bandits were unsuccessful, as they had already retreated to an undisclosed location.
Law enforcement agencies have assured the public that a search-and-rescue operation is currently underway. Authorities are working tirelessly to track down the perpetrators and ensure the safe return of the abducted students.
This latest abduction underscores the persistent threat posed by armed banditry in northern Nigeria, where educational institutions and communities have increasingly become targets. Stakeholders and security experts have called for enhanced measures to protect vulnerable areas and prevent further attacks.
As of now, no group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping, and further details remain scarce. The families of the victims, as well as the university community, are anxiously awaiting positive developments in the rescue efforts.
This incident follows a surge in similar attacks nationwide, reigniting urgent demands for decisive security reforms.
Citizens and leaders increasingly insist on immediate action to dismantle criminal networks destabilizing communities.
