Police Rescue Several Abducted Travellers, Recover Motorcycles After Gun Battle with Bandits in Zamfara

Police Rescue Several Abducted Travellers, Recover Motorcycles After Gun Battle with Bandits in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Operatives of the Zamfara State Police Command have rescued several abducted travellers after a fierce gun battle with armed bandits along the Anka-Bukuyum road in Zamfara State.

Security sources disclosed that the operation was carried out on the evening of June 10 following intelligence on the activities of bandits operating along the route.

The sources said police operatives swiftly mobilised to the area and engaged the armed criminals in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon their captives and flee into the surrounding bush.

According to the sources, the rescued victims were among travellers who had been intercepted and abducted by the bandits while transiting through the axis.

“The police responded promptly and engaged the bandits in a fierce exchange of gunfire.

“The sustained pressure mounted by the operatives forced the criminals to abandon their victims and retreat from the scene,” a security source said.

The source added that several motorcycles used by the bandits for their operations were recovered during the encounter.

The rescued travellers were subsequently evacuated to safety, while efforts were being made to reunite them with their families.

Security personnel have since intensified patrols and clearance operations in the area to prevent further attacks and track down the fleeing suspects.

The Anka-Bukuyum axis is among locations that have witnessed recurrent attacks by armed groups due to its proximity to forested hideouts used by criminal elements.

Security sources say the latest operation illustrates the importance of rapid response and sustained security presence along vulnerable routes frequently targeted by kidnappers and bandits.

The police are expected to continue combing operations in the area as part of efforts to apprehend the fleeing criminals and sustain pressure on bandit networks operating across Zamfara State.

Police Rescue Several Abducted Travellers, Recover Motorcycles After Gun Battle with Bandits in Zamfara