From Maiharaji Altine, Gusau
The Zamfara State Police Command has rescued five people kidnapped in Niger State and whisked to bandit’s camp in Zamfara.
Briefing newsmen, the spokesperson of the command, SP Mohammed Shehu, said the five victims were abducted from Niger state and brought to Dansadau forest in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Shehu said, “The Zamfara State Police Command in its continued search and rescue operations across various forests in the state have succeeded in the unconditional rescue of five kidnapped victims who were abducted in Kontagora and Bangi LGAs of Niger State on 6th and 9th February 2022 respectively.
“All the victims were rescued by the Police Tactical operatives during an extensive search and rescue operations in Dansadau forest under Maru LGA.”
He said the Joint Police and State Government Medical Team were working in synergy to ensure that the rescued victims receive appropriate medical treatment, adding that police detectives from the Anti – Kidnapping Squad were also debriefing the victims before reuniting them with their families.
He stated that the Commissioner of Police, CP Ayuba N. Elkana, appreciated the efforts of both the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, and Governor Bello Matawalle on all the security operatives, especially the police.
The CP also sympathised with the victims and assures the people of the State that the command, in collaboration with other security agencies and the state government, will continue to work assiduously to ensure the return of lasting peace and security in Zamfara State.
He further called on members of the public to continue to support the security operatives in the ongoing commitment to rid Zamfara State of all forms of criminal elements.