Six Female Students Still in Captivity: Federal Universities in Katsina and Zamfara Grapple with Terrorism Threat
Efforts to secure the freedom of the remaining four students have encountered obstacles, with sources revealing that the terrorists are reluctant to release them, fearing an imminent security crackdown. Although the security forces have reportedly tracked the terrorists' location, the delicate situation necessitates a cautious approach.
AKACHI NOEL 
Despite the recent release of Fatima from the terrorists' den, the menace continues to haunt the Federal University Dutsin-Ma in Katsina State and the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State. Reports indicate that six female students remain in captivity, posing a grave concern for the academic communities.
In Katsina, four students identified as Bello Fatima Zara and Adam Rahmatallahi from Kwara State, along with two others from Niger and Kano states, are yet to be freed. Muhammad Fatima Ruqqayat, a fellow student, was released after spending over 45 days in captivity. Her uncle disclosed that a ransom exceeding N4 million was paid to secure her release.
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Efforts to secure the freedom of the remaining four students have encountered obstacles, with sources revealing that the terrorists are reluctant to release them, fearing an imminent security crackdown. Although the security forces have reportedly tracked the terrorists' location, the delicate situation necessitates a cautious approach.
Similarly, two female students from the Federal University of Gusau, Zamfara State, remain in captivity. Hafsat Ibrahim, a final-year student of Biology Education, and Zainab Abubakar were among the victims kidnapped during a terrorist invasion sixty days ago.
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The relatives of Hafsat and Zainab express ongoing distress as the students continue to endure their harrowing ordeal. The security agencies are confronted with the challenging task of ensuring the safe release of these students while apprehending the perpetrators responsible for the wave of abductions that have plagued these institutions.
The repeated incidents of terrorism targeting educational institutions underscore the urgent need for enhanced security measures and proactive strategies to safeguard the lives of students and preserve the sanctity of academic environments.
