Federal University Gusau Students, Staff Regain Freedom After Seven-Month Abduction
Students and staff of the Federal University Gusau, who were kidnapped by bandits in Zamfara State in February 2024, have been released after seven months in captivity. The victims were abducted from off-campus residences in Sabon Gida village during an early morning raid.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Students and staff of the Federal University Gusau (FUGA), who were kidnapped by bandits in Zamfara State, have been released after enduring seven months in captivity.
The victims were abducted in February 2024 during a brutal attack on the Gusau area by armed bandits. Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, confirmed their release via a report on X (formerly Twitter), stating that security forces played a crucial role in their rescue.
While the precise details surrounding their release remain undisclosed, the confirmation of their freedom brings significant relief to their families and the university community. According to sources, the abductees have returned in good health after their prolonged captivity.
The February abduction saw a significant number of FUGA students, primarily females, taken from their off-campus residences in Sabon Gida village. The attack, which occurred around 4:00 am, involved the invasion of three student hostels by bandits in large numbers, causing widespread panic.
The Federal University Gusau community, Zamfara residents, and the entire nation celebrate the safe return of the students and staff after this harrowing ordeal.
