The Zamfara State Police Command has successfully rescued 25 abducted victims after foiling a bandits’ attack on Kuraje village in the Damba area of Gusau Local Government Area.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, the incident occurred on 21st November 2025 at about 2145hrs when a large group of armed bandits invaded the community, firing sporadically and abducting 10 women and 15 children.
Upon receiving the distress call, joint Police patrol teams from the Damba Division and the Department of Operations, Gusau working in synergy with the Community Protection Guards (CPG) swiftly mobilized to the area.
According to the statement, the operatives tracked the fleeing bandits and engaged them in a tactical operation that led to the successful rescue of all abducted persons.
DSP Abubakar said the victims were immediately moved to Sabongari Damba for safety, medical evaluation, and profiling before being reunited with their families.
The Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba, commended the professionalism and gallantry of the officers who took part in the operation.
He reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.
