Zamfara State Police Command don successfully rescue 25 people wey bandits don kidnap, including 10 women and 15 pikin, after dem foil one well-planned attack wey happen for Kuraje village, wey dey Damba area of Gusau Local Government Area.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Yazid Abubakar, yan say the abduction happen Friday night when large group of armed bandits storm the community dey shoot anyhow, causing fear and panic among villagers.
According to Abubakar, once police receive the distress call, joint patrol teams from the Damba Division and the Department of Operations, working together with Community Protection Guards, mobilize immediately to carry out rescue mission.
The security operatives pursue the fleeing bandits and engage them in well-coordinated operation, which eventually lead to the safe rescue of all 25 kidnapped victims without any injury.
He explain say:
On 21st November 2025, around 9:45 pm, a large number of armed bandits wey get dangerous weapons attack Kuraje village in Damba area, Gusau LGA. During the attack, they kidnap ten women and fifteen children. Upon receiving the distress report, joint police patrol plus Community Protection Guards mobilize quick, pursue the bandits, and strategically engage them. Thanks to the bravery and swift response of the operatives, all the kidnapped people were rescued unhurt.
Abubakar also add say dem carry the rescued people go Sabongari Damba for safety, profiling, and verification, before them go later reunit with their families. Him come urge community members say make them remain calm and cooperate with security agencies to prevent similar incidents for the future.
This incident no be the first time wey Zamfara State dey face insecurity problems. Over the past few years, banditry and kidnappings don become serious wahala for many communities inside the state. Many schools, villages, and travelers dey face threat from armed gangs wey dey attack randomly, kidnap people, and sometimes demand huge ransoms.
Security experts yan say quick response and coordination between police and local vigilante groups be key to handling this kind of wahala. For this particular case, the cooperation between the Police and Community Protection Guards show how joint efforts fit reduce casualties and rescue kidnapped victims safely.
Residents for Kuraje village express relief and happiness as their loved ones don return safely home. Many villagers commend the security forces for their courage, prompt action, and dedication. Dem also call on the state government and security agencies to increase patrols and presence around vulnerable communities to prevent future attacks.
Abubakar stress say, security operatives no dey tire to protect people, and government dey improve surveillance, intelligence gathering, and rapid response teams to tackle banditry and kidnappings across Zamfara State. He also appeal to community leaders, youth, and residents to support police efforts and provide timely information whenever dem suspect bandit movement.
This rescue operation show how swift and coordinated response fit save lives, and e also highlight the importance of community-police partnership for security. Las las, all of them dey safe now, and the people don return to their normal life, while police continue to track bandits wey escape.
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