15 victims rescued from bandits in Zamfara: Police
Zamfara police command on Thursday said it rescued 15 persons kidnapped by bandits along Gusau-Funtua road.
The victims were abducted on Tuesday and taken away into the bush.
Police spokesman Muhammad Shehu said operatives mobilised to the bush and engaged the bandits in a gun battle, forcing the criminals to abandon their captives and retreat into the forest.
“The policemen in the operation team quickly rushed into the bush and recovered 15 persons comprising seven women, six men and two children.
“The victims had been given necessary medical check ups and had interaction with the police commissioner for further intelligence reports.
“They would be immediately reunited with their family members,” Mr Shehu said.
(NAN)
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