Police in Zamfara State says it has rescued two girls from terrorists after three weeks in captivity.

This is contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Shehu Mohammed in Gusau.

He said, the rescue followed intelligence report which led to the unconditional rescue of the teenagers.

According to the statement, on the 20th of August, 2022, Operatives of the Zamfara State Police Command while on confidence building patrol along Nya Mango in Bungudu LGA, acted on intelligence report that led to the unconditional rescue of two (2) female hostages namely: Ubaida Hassan, a 12yrs old and Umaima Jamilu a 10yrs old of Gidan Liman village in Kekun Waje district of Bungudu LGA” the statement Explained.

SP Shehu noted that, the victims who were rescued unhurt were abducted by bandit/terrorists on 15th July, 2022 following attack on the village.

He said, the Victims were medically checked at General Hospital Bungudu, thereafter, debriefed by the Police and handed over to their families.

According to him, while the Command is reassuring the public of its commitment to the protection of lives and property, congratulates the victims for regaining their freedom, and further urges all and sundry to be security conscious and report suspicious characters to the Police or any security Agency for prompt action.