The Zamfara State Police Command has rescued five travellers abducted by suspected bandits along the Anka–Bukkuyum Road.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, noting that the rescue followed a swift response by operatives of the Anti-Violent Crime Response Unit.
According to him, the incident occurred around 7 p.m. on June 10 when armed bandits barricaded the road and kidnapped five travellers.
“Upon receiving the distress information, the police team immediately mobilised to the scene and launched a coordinated rescue mission,” Abubakar said.
He explained that operatives pursued the attackers into the surrounding bush, where they confronted them.
“The operatives pursued the suspects into the surrounding bush, where they intercepted the fleeing bandits and engaged them in a gun battle.
“Faced with the superior firepower and determination of the police operatives, the criminals abandoned their mission and fled into the forest with suspected gunshot wounds,” he stated.
Abubakar said all five victims were rescued unharmed during the operation.
He added that two motorcycles believed to have been used by the bandits were recovered at the scene.
The police spokesperson reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating crime across the state and ensuring the safety of residents.
He also urged members of the public to support security agencies with timely and credible information to aid ongoing efforts against criminal activities.