Police arrest seven terrorists and save 15 kidnapped victims in Zamfara
Zamfara State Police arrested seven terrorists and rescued 15 kidnapped victims.
The victims had spent 50 days in captivity before being rescued on Monday.
State Police Commissioner Yusuf Kolo, as he paraded the suspects in front of reporters in Gusau on Thursday night, said the command would not let up in its efforts to bring peace to the state.
In a statement to PREMIUM TIMES, command spokesman Mohammed Shehu said the six suspects were arrested for "involvement in a criminal conspiracy, intimidation and extortion".
“The sum of 700,000 naira has been recovered. The money was part of the levies they collected from some villages in the Anka local government area,” Mr. Shehu said.
>Mr. Shehu said an arms trafficker, who specializes in supplying weapons and ammunition to terrorists operating in the state, was also arrested.
"The suspect is a notorious arms dealer who specializes in transporting weapons and ammunition to a notorious bandit known as Dawa.
This bandit leader is a notorious bandit leader who terrorizes innocent people in Zamfara and neighboring states. The suspect confessed to her involvement in the crime. An investigation is ongoing,” he said.
Mr. Shehu said the abducted victims were rescued by a police tactical team following a tip-off from intelligence services.
"Police Tactical Officers, in conjunction with Vigilante, acted on intelligence information regarding the abduction of 15 victims by terrorist bandits in the village of Dike in Funtua LGA State of Katsina.
READ ALSO:"Police officers who received the intelligence information mobilized to the scene and carried out a search and rescue operation in Dustin Kaura sabon garin forest in Danjibga district of Tsafe LGA.
>The rescue operation was successfully carried out, resulting in the rescue of the victims in full health," the statement added.
Mr. Shehu said the victims were taken to hospital for medical examination and were debriefed by police detectives before being released to their families.
Zamfara, like many states in the northwest and part of the center-north, has witnessed new terrorist attacks that have resulted in the death and displacement of hundreds of residents.
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Zamfara State Police arrested seven terrorists and rescued 15 kidnapped victims.
The victims had spent 50 days in captivity before being rescued on Monday.
State Police Commissioner Yusuf Kolo, as he paraded the suspects in front of reporters in Gusau on Thursday night, said the command would not let up in its efforts to bring peace to the state.
In a statement to PREMIUM TIMES, command spokesman Mohammed Shehu said the six suspects were arrested for "involvement in a criminal conspiracy, intimidation and extortion".
“The sum of 700,000 naira has been recovered. The money was part of the levies they collected from some villages in the Anka local government area,” Mr. Shehu said.
>Mr. Shehu said an arms trafficker, who specializes in supplying weapons and ammunition to terrorists operating in the state, was also arrested.
"The suspect is a notorious arms dealer who specializes in transporting weapons and ammunition to a notorious bandit known as Dawa.
This bandit leader is a notorious bandit leader who terrorizes innocent people in Zamfara and neighboring states. The suspect confessed to her involvement in the crime. An investigation is ongoing,” he said.
Mr. Shehu said the abducted victims were rescued by a police tactical team following a tip-off from intelligence services.
"Police Tactical Officers, in conjunction with Vigilante, acted on intelligence information regarding the abduction of 15 victims by terrorist bandits in the village of Dike in Funtua LGA State of Katsina.
READ ALSO:"Police officers who received the intelligence information mobilized to the scene and carried out a search and rescue operation in Dustin Kaura sabon garin forest in Danjibga district of Tsafe LGA.
>The rescue operation was successfully carried out, resulting in the rescue of the victims in full health," the statement added.
Mr. Shehu said the victims were taken to hospital for medical examination and were debriefed by police detectives before being released to their families.
Zamfara, like many states in the northwest and part of the center-north, has witnessed new terrorist attacks that have resulted in the death and displacement of hundreds of residents.
Support the integrity and credibility journalism of PREMIUM TIMES Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can guarantee the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy and a transparent government. For free and continued access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask that you consider providing modest support to this noble endeavour. By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you help sustain relevant journalism and keep it free and accessible to everyone.Donate
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