By: John Bassey, Gusau.

Zamfara State Police command has recorded another great success in combating insurgency and banditry in the state

As disclosed in a statement issued by DSP Yazid Abubakar, ANIPR Police Public Relations Officer
for Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Comman to Journalists in Gusau.

On 25th March 2026 at about 2250hrs, a group of armed men suspected to be bandits stormed the residence of one Muhammad Lawal ‘m’, located at Nasarawa in Damba District, Gusau LGA, and abducted his wife along with six of his children.

Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) promptly mobilized a patrol team to the scene. The team engaged the bandits in a fierce confrontation, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee.

Subsequently, all the victims were successfully rescued unhurt and safely reunited with their family.

The Command reiterates its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and urges members of the public to continue providing timely and useful information to security agencies.