The Katsina State Government confirmed the dramatic escape, stating that the Nigerian Air Force successfully struck the camp of notorious bandit Muhammadu Fulani, located in Jigawa Sawai, Danmusa Local Government Area.
According to a statement by Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu'azu, 12 of the escaped victims are receiving medical attention at Matazu General Hospital, while 16 are awaiting assistance at the Army Forward Operating Base in Kaiga Malamai.
The Air Force operation, conducted on Saturday at 5:10 PM, forced the bandits to flee, creating an opportunity for the mass escape of the victims.
Interviews with the rescued victims revealed that about 62 people escaped and took off in different directions. The majority of the victims were abducted from Sayaya village during a night attack on August 11, 2025, by Filani's gang.
In response to persistent bandit attacks in Matazu and Bakori Local Government Areas, the state government has deployed the Quick Response Wing of the Nigerian Air Force to restore peace to the troubled communities.
The state government, under the leadership of Mallam Dikko Umar Radda, commended the gallantry efforts of the security forces and reaffirmed its commitment to ending banditry in the state.