The Zamfara state Police command has rescued 10 female victims and a one-year old baby from kidnappers on Friday, after they had spent five days in captivity.
SP Muhammad Shehu, the police spokesman in Zamfara, said that the victims were rescued after an extensive search-and-rescue operation at Gando Forest in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of the state.
On Monday, Oct. 17, a group of bandits invaded Manye village in Anka Local Government Area of the state and abducted 10 women and a one-year-old child to Gando Forest in Bukkuyum Local Government Area.
Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Kolo Yusuf deployed reinforcement of police tactical operatives to Anka Divisional Police Office and local vigilantes for the rescue operation.
The rescue mission was successfully accomplished with the full support of stakeholders, particularly the Sole Administrator of Anka Local Government Area, Shehu stated.
The spokesman also said that the rescued victims, who were taken to a hospital for medical checks, have been handed over to their family members.
He also added that the Sole Administrator of Anka Local Government Area was lauded for his full support and partnership during the operation and congratulated the victims for regaining freedom.