In Zamfara State, police rescued five kidnap victims

The Zamfara State Police Command has successfully rescued five kidnapped victims in the state’s various forests as part of its ongoing search and rescue operations.

On the 6th and 9th of February 2022, they were kidnapped in Niger State’s Kontagora and Bangi LGAs, respectively.

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SP Mohammed Shehu, the state command’s spokesperson, told reporters in Gusau, the state capital, that the victims were kidnapped in Niger State and taken to Dansadau Forest in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. They were allegedly rescued by police tactical operatives during extensive search and rescue operations, according to him.
The police spokesman added that men of the joint police and state government medical team are working to ensure that the rescued victims receive appropriate medical treatment. Also, police detectives from the anti-kidnapping squad are debriefing the victims before reuniting them with their families.

The Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Ayuba Elkanah, appreciated the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba and the governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, for their support and encouragement to security operatives, especially the police. The CP also sympathizes with the victims and assured the people of the State that the police in collaboration with other security agencies and state government will continue to work assiduously to ensure the return of lasting peace and security in Zamfara State.

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The CP 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 criminality.