Attahiru Ahmed Gusau
Following the implementation of the new security measures by Zamfara State Government, the Police and other security agencies have rescued 187 kidnapped victims after about two months in captivity.
Addressing newsmen on Thursday evening, the police commissioner Mr Ayuba Elkana said security operatives 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”.
The Commissioner of Police while handing over the rescued victims to the Representative of the Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Kabiru Balarabe said, the new security measures in the State have been 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.
