Zamfara Police Command Rescues 12 Kidnapped Victims, 5 Months Old Baby Girl From Captivity

The Zamfara State Police Command has rescued 12 kidnapped victims as well as a 5 months old baby girl from the captivity of kidnappers as it re-assures of the Command’s commitment to continue to arrest the perpetrators of the heinous crimes in the State.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, for the Zamfara State Command, SP Mohammed Shehu, Anipr, issued and signed the press release on Wednesday.

According to Mohammed Shehu, he stated, that, in line with the mandate given to the new Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP Kolo Yusuf by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, is targeted to restore lasting peace and security in Zamfara State.

“On 30th August, 2022, Police Tactical Operatives attached to 42 PMF Squadron Gusau, while on joint operations with the vigilante at near Dajin Kare kukanka forest, acted on intelligence report that led to the unconditional rescue of twelve (12) hostages including a 5 months old baby girl from Rungawa village in Talata Mafara LGA”.

The victims who were rescued unhurt were abducted by armed bandits and taken to Kare Kukanka forest, a bandit camp of a notorious bandit leader popularly known as “Bello Maibille”, and spent one (1) month in captivity.

Victims were medically checked at 42 PMF Clinic Gusau, thereafter, debriefed by the Police and handed over to their families.

The Commissioner of Police while congratulating the victims for regaining their freedom, assures the public of the Command’s commitment to apprehending the perpetrators of this dastardly act.

The CP further commends the joint Police and vigilante operatives for a well done job, and enjoins all and sundry to be security conscious and report suspicious characters to the Police or any security Agency for prompt action.