Six women and a one-year-old child abducted by terrorists at Kadamutsa village of Zurmi LGA of Zamfara State have been rescued by the State Police Command.
According to the State Police Spokesman, SP Mohammed Shehu, its Tactical Operatives in collaboration with the vigilante carried out the rescue operation acting on information regarding the victims’ abduction.
In a press statement signed by Shehu, he said, “Today being 25th November 2022, Police Tactical Operatives in collaboration with Vigilante acted on intelligence information regarding the abduction of Six (6) women and a 1 year old child by bandits terrorist at Kadamutsa village of Zurmi LGA on 24th November, 2022.
“The Police operatives mobilised to the location where a search and rescue operation was conducted along Zurmi – Jibiya axis, leading to the unconditional rescue of all the victims unhurt.
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“The victims were taken to the hospital for a medical check, debriefed by the Police detectives and handed over their families”
Shehu said the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Kolo Yusuf commended the Police operatives and vigilante group for the successful rescue operation, and congratulated the victims for regaining their freedom.
According to the statement, the commissioner reiterated the Command’s continuous determination to rid the state of criminal activities and apprehend criminal elements committing heinous crimes across the state.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Kolo Yusuf psc, while commending the Police operatives and vigilante for the successful rescue operation, congratulates the victims for regaining their freedom, and reiterates the Command’s continuous determination to rid the state of criminal activities and apprehend criminal elements committing heinous crimes across the state”
The Commissioner then appealed to the members of the public to assist the security agencies with vital information that can lead to restoring lasting peace in the State.
He, however, assured that every vital information would be treated in confidence.