Operatives of the Zamfara State Police Command have rescued five travellers abducted by suspected bandits along the Anka-Bukkuyum Road in a swift security operation.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said the victims were kidnapped on June 10 after armed bandits blocked the highway and intercepted commuters.
According to him, personnel of the Anti-Violent Crime Response Unit responded promptly to a distress call and launched a rescue mission, pursuing the attackers into nearby forests.
Abubakar said the operatives engaged the fleeing bandits in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon the victims and escape with suspected gunshot injuries.
He disclosed that all five abductees were rescued unharmed, while two motorcycles believed to have been used by the criminals were recovered during the operation.
The police reaffirmed their commitment to combating insecurity across the state and urged residents to continue providing useful information to support ongoing efforts against criminal elements.
Troops Destroy Boko Haram/ISWAP Camp, Neutralise 21 Terrorists in Adamawa
August 28, 2026
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Troops of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with a tactical team, have killed 21 Boko Haram terrorists during a joint raid operation on a terrorist camp around the Kopre Mountain general area of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
