Zamfara: Bandits release 74 abducted persons after ransom
Seventy-four abducted persons who were kidnapped by bandits in Wanzamai village of Tsafe local government area of Zamfara State have regained their freedom.
The abductees were released on Friday after six million naira ransom.
However, nine are still in captivity while two, Saifullah Yahaya and Sanusi Mati, were shot dead as they tried to escape.
Two parents, Hussaini Ahmadu and Abubakar Tsafe, who confirmed the release of three of their children, a girl and two boys, thanked God for their reunion and also appreciated members of the community who contributed to the ransom.
The children were taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Police spokesman man DSP Shehu Muhammad said he would not comment because he was not in Zamfara while the Information Commissioner Ibrahim Dosara didn’t answer his phone calls.
On April 7, Eighty-five persons were abducted in Wanzamai village including those who went to fetch firewood.
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