Zamfara State Police Command has rescued a one-year-old baby and 10 women during a search and rescue operations at Gando Forest in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of the state.
A statement by the spokesperson of the Command, SP Mohammed Shehu said bandits invaded Manye village in Anka Local Government Area and abducted women and a one-year-old child to Gando Forest in Bukkuyum LGA of the state and spent three days in captivity.
“On receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police deployed additional Police Tactical Operatives to reinforce DPO Anka and vigilante in their rescue operation. The task was successfully accomplished with the full support of stakeholders especially, the Sole Administrator of Anka LGA.
All the rescued victims were taken to the hospital for medical check, debriefed by police detectives and handed over to their families.
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. He assures them that all the perpetrators will be apprehended and charged to court for prosecution.
