Police kill bandit, rescue two abducted victims in Zamfara

Zamfara State Police neutralise a bandit, rescue two abducted victims, and recover an AK-47 rifle in a successful operation against banditry.

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a rescue operation on Tuesday for victims of 600-person mass abduction.

Nigerian Army troops have rescued six kidnapped victims and arrested two suspected terrorists during separate operations in Katsina and Zamfara States. The operations were conducted as part of ongoing efforts under Operation FANSAN YAMMA to degrade terrorist networks and protect communities across the North-West. Accor

The police said the suspected kidnappers opened fire on sighting the security personnel, leading to a fierce gun duel.