Zamfara police rescue 19 women, children after 22 days in bandits’ captivity
The Zamfara State Police Command has rescued 19 women and children who spent 22 days in captivity after being abducted by armed bandits in the state. The victims were rescued on Saturday, November 14, 2026, during a coordinated security operation at a bandits’ hideout around Kungurmi Village. The victims were reportedly abducted from Tungar Haki […] Zamfara police rescue 19 women, children after…
The Zamfara State Police Command successfully rescued 19 women and children who had been held captive by armed bandits for 22 days. The victims were liberated during a joint security operation on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at a bandits' hideout near Kungurmi Village. They were initially abducted from Tungar Haki Village, Wanke, within the Gusau Local Government Area.
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, announced the operation, which was sparked by credible intelligence received by the command. The rescue team, comprising Anti-Kidnapping Unit operatives, police personnel from Government House, Department of State Services, local hunters, and others, worked together to secure the release of all 19 victims, who were found unharmed.
The rescued individuals, identified by the police, were all residents of Tungar Haki Village and were promptly reunited with their families. Commissioner of Police Ahmad Muhammad Bello praised the joint security team's courage, professionalism, and effective collaboration, emphasizing the state's commitment to combating kidnapping and other criminal activities.
He urged residents to continue providing timely and accurate information to aid crime prevention and ongoing security efforts.
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