The Zamfara Command of Nigeria Police has said that operatives of the command have successfully rescued one Hajiya Inno a 60 year old kidnapped victim of Gambanda Magero area in Gummi LGA.
SP Muhammmad Shehu, the Command’s Spokesperson made the disclosure in a press briefing on Saturday, held in Gusau, the state capital.
He said sequel to the report received by Police on the abduction of Hajiya Inno by suspected armed bandits on 21st March, 2022, Police Operatives commenced an extensive search and rescue operation that led to the arrest of eight suspects including one of the commanders to a notorious bandit Kingpin Bello Turji in connection with the case.
He stated that the suspects including their collaborators who allegedly terrorising Gummi and its environ.
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” They are currently in Police custody undergoing discreet investigation aimed at apprehending other gang members in order to face the full wrath of the law.
” The rescued victim had since been reunited with her family after medical check and debriefing.”
The spokesperson further explained that the name of the 8 suspects arrested include:
Umar Alhaji Abdu, Buban Buba, Abubakar Shehu and Abdullahi Umar AKA “SANGAMERE” (Commander to Bello Turji) .
Others are: Siddi Masallaci, Mohammed Ajiya, Saminu Bala and Mohammad Sani.
SP Shehu, similarly said police in Zamfara has smashed a syndicate that specialized in
snatching Motorcycles, handsets and other properties in Gusau Metropolis.
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He however pointed out that, on 23rd March, 2022, at about 2100hrs, one Ridwan Ahmad of Kaura Namoda conspired with Zakari Hassan and Bashir Shehu now at large and hired Okada Rider, Adamu Bello ‘M’ of Rawuyya village in Gusau LGA, to transport one of them from Unguwar Gwaza area to unknown destination within Gusau. On reaching Unguwar Gwaza cemetery, the two other suspects and Bashir Shehu intercepted the victim and knocked him down with an iron rod.
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” Police Operatives on receiving the report, swung into action and arrested one of the suspects Rilwanu Ahmed and recovered the Motorcycle while the two other suspects escaped to unknown destination.”
“The victim who sustained serious wounds was rushed to Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau where he is currently receiving treatment.” Investigation is ongoing aimed at arresting the fleeing suspects before being charged to court for prosecution,” he said.
He further noted that on 20th March, 2022, Police Tactical operatives on Anti – Banditry Patrol at Gwashi axis in Bukkuyum LGA, intercepted a notorious bandit named Lawali Ruguduma ‘M’ of Batsari LGA of Katsina State, explaining that in the course of interrogation, the suspect confessed that, he was among the recalcitrant bandits terrorising Sokoto, Zamfara and Katsina States.
” Discreet investigation is ongoing with a view to apprehending his partners in crime and charge to court for Prosecution.
He noted that the Command under the leadership of CP Ayuba N Elkanah called on members of the public to acknowledge the effort of the Police and other security agencies in combating crime and criminalities in the state and continue to pray for the sustenance of peace and tranquility in Zamfara State and Nigeria as a whole.
” The CP equally assures of Police continuous commitment to safeguard the security and safety of people of Zamfara State.”
