The Zamfara State Police Command says it has succeeded in the rescue of Ten (10) women and 1-year-old child, following an extensive and successful search and rescue operations at Gando forest in Bukkuyum LGA of the state.
SP Mohammed Shehu, Command’s Spokesperson made this known in a statement.
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He said on Monday 17th October, 2022 , a group of bandits terrorist invaded Manye village in Anka LGA and abducted Ten women and a 1-year- old child to Gando forest in Bukkuyum LGA of the state where they spent three (3) days in captivity.
He also said on receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police CP Kolo Yusuf deployed additional Police Tactical operatives to reinforce DPO Anka and vigilante in their rescue operation, a task that was successfully accomplished with the full support of stakeholders especially, the Sole Administrator of Anka LGA.
He revealed that all the rescued victims were taken to the hospital for medical check, debriefed by Police detectives and handed over their families.
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The Commissioner of Police while commending the sole Administrator, Anka LGA for the full support and partnership during the rescue operation, congratulated the victims for regaining their freedom, and assured that, all the perpetrators will be apprehended and charged to court for prosecution.
