By HARUNA AHMED, Gusau –
Police operatives from Zamfara State Command have rescued no fewer than 15 persons abducted by bandits along Gusau-Funtua road.
The police spokesman, Muhammad Shehu, who disclosed this on Thursday, said the victims were abducted on Tuesday and taken away into the bush.
Mr. Shehu said on receiving the news, the command mobilised rescue operation and confidence building patrol team to the area.
He said after intensive gun battle, the criminals withdrew and fled into the forest, leaving the captives.
The police spokesman said: “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.
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