Police in gun-battle with bandits in Zamfara; 15 people rescued

After an intense gun battle along the Gusau-Funtua road, Zamfara Police operatives rescued 15 people kidnapped by bandits.

The victims were kidnapped on Tuesday and taken into the bush.

Muhammad Shehu, the command’s public relations officer, gave a briefing to journalists in Gusau and said that after learning of the situation, the command dispatched a patrol team and a rescue operation.

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.