Police rescue woman and six children after Zamfara abduction attempt
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Operatives of the Zamfara State Police Command have rescued a woman and her six children after they were abducted by suspected gunmen in Gusau Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar, confirmed that the victims were kidnapped when armed men invaded their residence in the Nasarawa area of Damba District. Muhammad Lawal, the husband of the victims, alerted the police, leading to a swift response and successful rescue. The police have urged residents to provide timely and credible information to aid security efforts.
What happened
- The Zamfara State Police Command rescued a woman and her six children who were abducted by suspected gunmen.
- The incident took place in the Nasarawa area of Damba District, Gusau Local Government Area.
- Muhammad Lawal alerted the police, prompting immediate action from the Divisional Police Officer and patrol team.
- The police engaged the attackers in a gun battle, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee.
- All the victims were rescued unhurt and reunited with their families.
