The Zamfara State Police Command has rescued a household man, his spouse and 6 youngsters kidnapped at their residence in Damba space of Gusau metropolis.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said this in Gusau, Thursday.
He mentioned the sufferer, Muhammad Lawal, situated at Nasarawa in Damba district, Gusau native authorities space, was kidnapped alongside together with his spouse and 6 of his youngsters on twenty fifth March, 2026 at about 2250hrs, by a bunch of armed males suspected to be bandits.
“Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) promptly mobilized a patrol crew to the scene,” the PRO mentioned.
The police picture maker added that the crew of police engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel earlier than they have been pressured to desert the victims and flee.
Abubakar said that every one the victims have been efficiently rescued unharmed and have been safely reunited with their household.
The command reiterated its dedication to safeguarding lives and property.
He urged members of the general public to proceed offering well timed and helpful data to safety companies of any unusual motion for immediate response.