Police Rescue 15 Kidnapped Victims From Zamfara Forest

15 people kidnapped by bandits after intensive gun battle along Gusau-Funtua road have been rescued by the Police operatives in Zamfara State.

The victims were abducted on Tuesday and taken away into the bush.

The Command Public Relation Officer, Muhammad Shehu while briefing newsmen in Gusau,  said on receiving the news, the command mobilised rescue operation and confidence building patrol team to the area.

READ ALSO: Obasanjo Wanted Me To Join Labour Party – Bwala

Shehu said after intensive gun battle, the criminals withdrew and fled into the forest, leaving the captives.

“The policemen in the operation team quickly rushed into the bush and recovered 15 persons comprising seven women, six men and two children.

“The victims had been given necessary medical check up and had interaction with police commissioner for further intelligence report.

“They would be immediately reunited with their family members,” Shehu said. (NAN)
IAG/JNEO/MZA.