Police Begin Rescue Operations As Bandits Attack Zamfara Community

A group of armed bandits attacked Kurfa Community in Bukuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer DSP Yazid Abubakar the assailants, who arrived in large numbers, fired sporadically, causing panic and confusion among residents, resulting in an unspecified number of abductions.

The statement noted that a joint team of Police operatives, military, and other security agencies responded swiftly, and rescue operations are ongoing.

The Police Spokesman added that some residents who escaped have been intercepted and are currently receiving medical treatment.

The Command is working to ascertain the number of abducted persons and track down the perpetrators while efforts to restore peace and security in the State have been intensified.