Bandits kidnap worshippers during Jummat prayers in Zamfara

Bandits struck at a prayer ground, kidnapping several worshipers in Zamfara State.

The bandits stormed the community, Zugu, Bukkuyum Local Government Area, Zamfara State, at the time of the day residents were observing Friday Jummat prayers, shooting sporadically before.

“Right now, the whole town is scattered, people are running away, leaving the town.”

Those injured had been taken to the hospital for treatment.

The Police Public Relations Officers of the Zamfara State Command, SP Mohammed Shehu, in a statement on Saturday, indicated that the police have reinforced to restore peace in Zugu after the attack by bandits.

The statement read: “Sequel to the abduction in the remote village of Zugu in Bukkuyum LGA, … where some people were abducted, the Zamfara State Police Command has deployed additional Police tactical operatives to support the ongoing effort of Area Commander and DPO in rescuing the kidnapped victims hale and hearty.

“Following Police response to the distress call from the area, bandit’s further attempt to invade the neighbouring communities and abduct innocent people was repelled and normalcy had since been restored, while effort to rescue the abducted victims unhurt and arrest the perpetrators of the crime is currently ongoing.”

The Commissioner of Police in Zamfara State, CP Kolo Yusuf, assured of the command’s commitment to rid the state of criminal activities. He appealed for continuous support and collaboration to all the security operatives in an effort to achieve this mandate.