It was the second time the terrorists would be attacking the university’s off-campus hostels in less than 30 days.
Mr Yahaya said in a statement that the soldiers responded swiftly after receiving reports of the abduction by blocking the route the terrorists were to follow. “This was achieved as the troops responded swiftly to distress calls on the kidnapped students by terrorists. Troops immediately mobilised and formed a blocking position at a possible withdrawal route which led to a heavy gun duel with the terrorists.“Troops’ superiority forced the terrorists to abandon the victims and fled. During the encounter with the terrorists around 12 a.m.
Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)
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