The Zamfara State Police Command has rescued 12 kidnapped victims, including a five months old baby at Dajin Kare kukanka forest in the state.

According to reports, the rescued victims, who had spent one month in captivity, were abducted by armed bandits and taken to the Kare Kukanka forest, a bandit camp headed by a notorious leader known as Bello Maibille.

Zamfara police spokesperson, Mohammed Shehu, confirmed the rescue.

He said: “On August 30, 2022, Police Tactical Operatives attached to 42 PMF Squadron Gusau, while on joint operations with the vigilante at near Dajin Kare kukanka forest.

“Our men acted on intelligence report have successfully led to the unconditional rescue of twelve (12) hostages including a 5-month-old baby girl from Rungawa village in Talata Mafara Local Government Area.

“The victims spent one (1) month in captivity and were medically checked at 42 PMF Clinic Gusau, thereafter, debriefed by the Police and handed over to their families.”

Meanwhile, the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Kolo Yusuf congratulated the victims for regaining their freedom and assured the public of the Command’s commitment to apprehending the perpetrators of the dastardly act.

CP Kolo further commended the joint Police/vigilante operatives for the well-done job and enjoined all to be security conscious and report suspicious characters to the Police or any security agency for prompt action in the state.