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INSIDE STORY OF HOW (70) ZAMFARA ABDUCTEES WERE FREED BY BANDITS

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INSIDE STORY OF HOW (75) ZAMFARA ABDUCTEES WERE FREED BY BANDITS

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Seventy out of the (95) people abducted by some suspected armed bandits at Wanzamai village of Tsafe local government area of Zamfara state were so far freed by their abductors.

They were freed by their abductors after payment of an unspecified amount of money as ransom.

Some unverified sources said the sum of six million naira was paid by the relations of the abductees, while others said, the amount paid is beyond that.

The freed abductees are currently undergoing clinical examination before they are allowed to finally reunite with their family members.

Currently, twenty-five others are still in captivity, and it was reported that the bandits refused to release them because money were not paid by their relations.

“We have tried as much as we can to get the entire abductees released but because their relations could not raise money to pay for their ransom the bandits refused to release them” a source told this medium on phone.

On the condition of the abductees, Mal. Garba one of the households whose relations were abducted told this medium that “the condition of the abductees is devastating; hence we were unable to identify some of them when they were released”.

“They were looking frustrated and the identity of some of them had beginning to change. You know, most of them are young and could not resist the suffering they were subjected to”.

Malam Adamu Wanzamai said, “I had to part away with my farmland to raise the money requested by the bandits and secure the release of my children from their abductors, it was really a terrible situation for us”.

Another source informed BBC Hausa service that, some relations of the abductees had to opt out their houses and farmlands to raise the money because they do not have option.

One most unfortunate part of the Wanzamai story is that a source confirmed that two persons among the abductees were killed by the bandits.

“They were killed while trying to escape from the hand of their captors, and we were equally informed that, the lives of the remaining twenty-five abductees were in serious danger.

“It was so unfortunate that we have lost two of our lovely relations to the bandits and our fear now is that, if we did not raise money in time and pay for the release of the remaining twenty-five persons who are currently in the custody of the bandits, they would face serious issues.

Last week, this medium and others reported that one of the abductees escaped from the bandits when they were sent to gather firewood by the bandits.

Wanzamai is one of the villages neighboring the popular Munhaye forest in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara state.

The forest is believed to be densely populated with the armed bandits who had been threatening residents and commuters along Funtua-Gusau road.

It is located in between Yankara Zamfara border town with Katsina right along Funtua-Gusau highway.

Wanzamai has for sometimes suffered various encounters with the bandits before they eventually entered into a peace accord with them a few years back.

As at the time of filing this report, the security agencies are yet to release any official statement regarding the Wanzamai issue.

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NIGERIAN ARMY REPELS ARMED BANDIT ATTACKS IN ZAMFARA COMMUNITY

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Troops of Operations Hadarin Daji based at Bakura local government area of Zamfara state had succeeded in repelling armed bandits attack on Rogoji and Sikkida communities of Bakura local government area council.

According to a credible source, the armed soldiers, after receiving credible information, moved to the areas and confronted the bandits.

On arrival at the scene where bandits were about to be launched their deadly attack, engaged them in a serious exchange of fire and eventually succeeded in neutralizing the areas.

During the operation, the troops recovered (2) Ak47 rifles and some special ammunition.

The soldiers had also succeeded in recovering some ruminant animals, including cattle, goats, and donkeys.

The recovered animals were successfully handed over to their owners at Sikkida Magaji village.

The source said despite repelling the attack, they remain vigilant of the area to make it safe.

 

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TROOPS OF OPERATIONS HADARIN DAJI RESCUE NINE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN ZAMFARA

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Operatives of the Operation Hadarin Daji had succeeded in rescuing nine kidnap victims along Unashi-Sabuwa forest in Bukkuyum local government area of Zamfara state.

According to an anonymous source, the operatives of the Nigerian military carried out a coordinated operation where they successfully scared the bandits who ran away after sighting the operatives approaching their enclaves.

After fleeing, they abandoned five kidnapped victims, and they were later rescued by the forces of Operation Hadarin Daji.

The victims were handed over to the traditional ruler of Unashi village, and they were eventually reunited with their families.

Furthermore, troops of OPHD deployed at FOB Unashi while on fighting patrol along bandit enclave in Naruba forest in Zamfara state, intercepted 2 kidnapped victims who escaped from their abductors due to the troops operational activities.

The victims were equally handed over to appropriate authority for them to be reunited with their families.

Similarly, troops of Operations Hadarin Daji deployed at Magami while on fighting and confidence building patrol foiled bandits attack and kidnap attempt Dogon Santsi general area.

The bandits escaped into the bush and successfully rescued the kidnapped victims. The victims were handed over to Sarkin Magami and they have been reunited with their families.p

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OVER TWENTY WOMEN ABDUCTED BY BANDITS IN ZAMFARA

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Some suspected bandits armed with deadly weapons abducted over twenty women in Gora Namaye district of Maradun local government area of Zamfara state.

A source who confided in this medium stated that, the women were abducted while working on their various farms at the outskirt of the Gora village.

“About twenty-four of these women are so far set to be in the custody of the bandits, and the figure is not yet determined since more are being searched for.

A source who spoke to Thunder Blowers stated anonymously stated that the bandits had earlier sent a warning that no local should go to the farm for this year’s farming activities and that those who believed they had no option were the ones that became victims of circumstances”.

“It has been the fear of the people that the bandits may execute their bad plans, but people have no choice because going to the farm is the only option for the people of the area”.

When contacted, Zamfara police spokesman DSP Yazeed Muhammad said he will verify to get the details of the incident before responding.

 

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