Zamfara Police Command Repels Bandits Attack At Gurgurawa Village In Bungudu LGA,

– Rescues Twenty-Four (24) Kidnapped Victims, Recovers Seven (7) Operational Motorcycles,
– Assures the Public of Police Continuous Commitment Towards Ensuring Lasting Peace And Security In The State

Gentlemen of the Press, you are welcome to Zamfara Police Command Headquarters, Gusau for another press briefing regarding the unconditional rescue of twenty-four (24) kidnapped victims, who were abducted in Gurgurawa Village, Bungudu LGA last night.

On February 18th, 2022, at about 2300hrs, police tactical operatives attached to 42 PMF Squadron Gusau, on Anti-Banditry Operations along the Gurgurawa axis in Bungudu LGA, received a distress call that armed bandits in large numbers had invaded Gurgurawa village and abducted some community members .

On receiving the information, the Tactical Operatives, in collaboration with the Vigilante group in the area, swung into action and mobilised to the location for an extensive search and rescue operation. On sighting the operatives, the hoodlums started shooting sporadically, but were repelled by the operatives. As a result of the superior firepower of the tactical operatives, the hoodlums fled and abandoned the victims.

Fourteen (14) victims mostly women have been rescued at the scene, while Ten (10) others who scamppered for safety escaped back to the village unhurt. The victims received medical treatment before being debriefed by the Police. All have been reunited with their families.

Similarly, Seven operational motor cycles, belonging to the bandits have been recovered during the operations, said SP Mohammed Shehu, the spokesman for the command.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Ayuba N. Elkanah commended the resilience of the operatives and enjoined them to sustain the tempo, while assuring members of the public of the police’s continuous commitment to end the lingering security challenges bedevilling the state.

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