24 abducted people in Zamfara have been rescued by police.
The victims were taken by bandits on Friday night at Gurgurawa village, Bungudu local government area of the state, according to Mohammed Shehu, spokesman for the state police command, who confirmed the development to journalists on Saturday in Gusau.
The victims were rescued following a gunfight with the hoodlums, he added.
Shehu said: “At about 2300hrs on February 18, 2022, Police Tactical Operatives attached to 42 PMF Squadron Gusau on Anti – Banditry Operations along Gurgurawa axis in Bungudu LGA received a distress call that armed bandits had invaded Gurgurawa village in large number and abducted some community members.
“After receiving the information, the operatives in collaboration with the vigilante group in the area swung into action and stormed the location for search and rescue operation.
“On sighting the operatives, the terrorists engaged them in a fierce gun duel that lasted about one hour.”
