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Two girls rescued from bandits in Zamfara: Police

Police in Zamfara have rescued two female kidnap victims after three weeks in captivity.

• August 21, 2022
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Police in Zamfara have rescued two female kidnap victims after three weeks in captivity.

Police spokesman in the state, SP Muhammad Shehu, stated in Gusau on Sunday that the duo was rescued unconditionally at Nya Mango in Bungudu Local Government Area of the state.

“The victims are a 12-year-old and a 10-year-old from Gidan Liman Village in Kekun Waje district of Bungudu Local Government Area.

“They were abducted on July 15, 2022 in an attack on Gidan Liman.

“They have since been united with their families,’’ Mr Shehu stated. 

(NAN)

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