By Attahiru Ahmed, Gusau
The Zamfara police command, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued 187 kidnap victims after about two months in captivity.
Addressing newsmen Thursday evening, the police commissioner, Mr Ayuba Elkana said security operatives have been carrying out assaults on identified bandits locations in different parts of the state with a view to riding the state of all activities of recalcitrant bandits.
“Today 7the October, 2021, Police Tactical operatives in a Joint operations at Tsibiri Forest in Maradun LGA Succeeded in the unconditional rescue of 187 victims abducted in Rini village of Bakura LGA, Gora village of Maradun LGA, Sabon Birni village and Shinkafi in Shinkafi LGA, respectively”.
“The abducted victims had spent many weeks in captivity and were unconditionally rescued following an extensive search and rescue operations that lasted for hours”.
Elkana, while handing over the rescued victims to the Secretary to the State Government, Kabiru Balarabe who represented the governor, said the new security measures were yielding tremendous result.
“It has led to the successful rescue of many abducted victims that run into hundreds, and have been reunited with their respective families. Similarly, Bandits and their collaborators have been arrested, some have been charged to court while others are undergoing discreet investigation.”
The CP further assured that, Police and other security agencies will continue to put in their best to ensure the return of lasting peace and security in the state.
He sympathised with the victims for the suffering they passed through while in captivity and promised that the Police will redouble their commitment to protect lives and properties of the citizens of Zamfara State.
