By Sam Kayode
In its continuous search and rescue operations aimed at saving victims of banditry, the Zamfara state Police command have rescued seven victims abducted from Rijau Niger state.
The captives were spotted at one of the various bandit’s enclaves in the state on 25th February , 2022, by the tactical operatives of the command in Collaboration with the military deployed along Dansadau axis in Maru council area of Zamfara State.
Police spokesman Mohammed Shehu told newsmen that the victims informed the Police that, on 21st February, 2022 bandits in large number, stormed their village (Chibade) and abducted seven of them to unknown location in Dansadau forest of Zamfara State.
“Joint Police and Military operatives while on a coordinated bush clearance around Dansadau axis, successfully rescued the affected victims and brought them to Yarima Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau where they received medical checks.
“All the victims will soon be handed over to the Commissioner of Police Niger State Police Command for further appropriate action.
“The Commissioner of Police Zamfara State Command, CP Ayuba Elkana congratulated the victims and their families for regaining their freedom and assured members of the general public of Police continuous commitment to rid the State of all forms of criminal activities,” said Shehu.
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