Abdulkarim Umar
The Zamfara State Police Command in its continued search and rescue operations across various forests in the state, have succeeded in the unconditional rescue of five (5) Kidnap victims who were abducted in Kontagora and Bangi LGAs of Niger State on 6th and 9th February 2022 respectively.
The commissioner of police, Mr Ayuba Elkana said the victims were rescued by the Police Tactical operatives during an extensive search and rescue operations in Dansadau forest under Maru LGA.
He said the Joint Police and State Government Medical team are working in synergy to ensure that the rescued victims receive appropriate medical treatment. On the other hand, Police detectives from Anti – Kidnapping Squad are debriefing the victims before reuniting them with their families.
The Commissioner of appreciates the Inspector General of Police IGP Usman Alkali Baba and Governor Matawalle for their unalloyed support and encouragement to all the security operatives. This has gone along way in boosting the morale of the operatives for better service delivery.
The CP also sympathises with the victims and assures the people of the State that, Police in Collaboration with other security agencies and state government will continue to work assiduously to ensure the return of lasting peace and security in Zamfara State.
The CP further called on members of the public to continue to support the security operatives in the ongoing commitment to rid Zamfara State of all form of criminal elements in the State.
