The Zamfara Police Command have rescued 15 people kidnapped by bandits along the Yankara-Tsafe – Gusau Road near Magazu village in the state.
According to the spokesperson for the command, SP Mohammed Shehu, who spoke to newsmen in Gusau on Thursday, said the command rescued 15 kidnap victims that comprised seven women, six men and two children.
Shehu said, “On January 1, 2023, there was a report of abduction of some commuters along Tsafe – Gusau Road, following which the Command deployed additional Police Tactical Operatives to the location for a search and rescue operation, an effort that yielded positive result.
“The victims were medically checked at the police clinic facility, debriefed by the police detectives, and thereafter reunited with their families and relations.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Kolo Yusuf, congratulated the rescued victims for regaining freedom.
“Kolo also assured the people of the police’s continuous commitment to sustain the ongoing search operation in order to rescue the remaining victims in captivity.”
