
POLICE RESCUE SIX KIDNAP VICTIMS IN ZAMFARA
The Zamfara State Police Command has successfully rescued six individuals who had been kidnapped during a search-and-rescue operation.
In a statement, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, confirmed that the victims were freed on Friday after a joint police and Community Protection Guard team, conducting a highway patrol along the Anka-Gummi Road, spotted an abandoned ash-colored Peugeot 206 by the roadside.
Suspecting a possible kidnapping, the security forces swiftly initiated a search operation, which led to the safe recovery of the six victims.
The rescued individuals were identified as Bakiru Muhammad Masama, Alyh DanTani Masama, Aminu Aliyu Bukkuyum, Ahmad Muhammad Masama, Umar Sa’idu Ruwan Jema, and Shehu Mulluwa.
Parts of the statement read, “The rescued persons have since been reunited with their families.
“The state Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba, commended the operatives for their prompt response.
“He reassured the public of the command’s relentless effort in collaboration with sister security agencies to rescue all kidnapped victims and ensure the safety of lives and property across the state.
Parts of the statement read, “The rescued persons have since been reunited with their families.
“The state Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba, commended the operatives for their prompt response.
“He reassured the public of the command’s relentless effort in collaboration with sister security agencies to rescue all kidnapped victims and ensure the safety of lives and property across the state.
“CP Maikaba further urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest security agency for immediate action.”
Abubakar stressed that the state police command remained resolute in its mission to dismantle criminal networks and restore lasting peace in the state