Zamfara Police Rescue Family from Kidnappers in Gusau

On March 25, 2026, at approximately 22:50 hours, Muhammad Lawal and his family, consisting of his wife and six children, were abducted by a group of armed men suspected to be bandits in the Damba area of Gusau, Zamfara State. Upon receiving the report, the Zamfara Police Command, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), promptly mobilized a patrol team to the scene.

The police engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel, which forced the assailants to abandon the victims. The police successfully rescued the family unharmed and reunited them safely.

DSP Yazid Abubakar, the public relations officer for the command, reiterated the police's commitment to safeguarding lives and property and urged the public to continue providing timely information to security agencies regarding suspicious movements.