Police operatives have rescued two people abducted during a bandit attack on Gana community in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State....
Police operatives have rescued two people abducted during a bandit attack on Gana community in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The attackers also stole six motorcycles and rustled an unspecified number of sheep and goats during the invasion on Sunday, 18 October.
The Zamfara State Police Command said the armed bandits invaded the community at about 12.42pm, firing sporadically and causing panic among residents.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, the Divisional Police Officer in Bukkuyum immediately mobilised tactical police teams, Community Protection Guards and local vigilantes after receiving the report.
The joint security team subsequently rescued the two abducted victims unharmed and recovered the rustled livestock, which were returned to their owners.
However, efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing attackers, while the police are also working to recover the stolen motorcycles.
The Commissioner of Police in Zamfara State, A. M. Bello, commended the security personnel for their swift response and commitment to duty.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, urging residents to provide credible and timely information to help security agencies prevent and combat criminal activities.