From Hussaini Yero,Gusau
The Zamfara State Police Command has commenced a coordinated rescue operation following an attack by armed bandits along Dakko–Damri feeder road in Bakura Local Government Area, where six Islamic clerics (Imams) were abducted.
In a statement signed by the DSP Yazid Abubakar,
Police Public Relations Officer
For Commissioner of Police
Zamfara State Command, Gusau, said the incident occurred on 12th September 2026, at about 1130 hours, when a group of armed bandits, reportedly wielding sophisticated weapons, laid an ambush along Dakko–Damri feeder road and intercepted a vehicle conveying the victims.
The six victims, all identified as Imams, were reportedly travelling to Talata Mafara when they were intercepted and abducted by the armed assailants.
Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Bakura Division, promptly mobilised and led Police personnel, including the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU), in collaboration with other sister security agencies, to the scene of the incident.
The security teams have commenced an intensive search operation, with the surrounding bushes being thoroughly combed in an effort to locate and rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators.
The Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP A. M. Bello, has directed the operatives involved in the rescue operation to intensify efforts and ensure that every available resource is deployed towards the safe rescue of the abducted victims.
The Command is also appealing to members of the public to provide credible and timely information that could assist security agencies in rescuing the victims and bringing the perpetrators to justice.
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