By Rita Enemuru, Reporting
OPERATIVES of Zamfara State Police Command have rescued two kidnapped female victims who have been in captivity for three weeks on Saturday, August 20, 2022.
The kidnapped victims, Ubaida Hassan, a 12 years old, and Umaima Jamilu a 10 years old, were rescued by the operatives during a confidence patrol along Nya Mango in Bungudu Local Government Area, Zamfara State.
Ubaida Hassan and Umaima Jamilu were abducted by gunmen following an attack on their village on 15th July 2022 according to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Mohammed Shehu.
The statement read in full: “On 20th August 2022, Operatives of the Zamfara State Police Command while on confidence building patrol along Nya Mango in Bungudu LGA, acted on intelligence report that led to the unconditional rescue of two (2) female hostages namely: Ubaida Hassan, a 12yrs old and Umaima Jamilu a 10yrs old of Gidan Liman village in Kekun Waje district of Bungudu LGA.
“The victims who were rescued unhurt were abducted by armed bandit/terrorists on 15th July 2022 following attack on the village.
“Victims were medically checked at General Hospital Bungudu, thereafter, debriefed by the Police and handed over to their families.
“The Command while reassuring the public of its commitment to the protection of lives and property, congratulates the victims for regaining their freedom, and further urges all and sundry to be security conscious and report suspicious characters to the Police or any security Agency for prompt action.”
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