From Sidi Ibrahim Kaulahii, in Gusau
The Zamfara State Police Command has assured that it remains steadfast in its efforts to secure the safe rescue of students abducted during a recent attack in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.
The assurance was given in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Zamfara Police Command, DSP Yazid Abubakar.
He said that on June 3, 2026, information was received from a reliable source that unknown armed bandits stormed and attacked rented student accommodations located on the outskirts of the Low-Cost Area in Kaura Namoda LGA.
The statement said that during the attack, the assailants abducted seven students and took them to an unknown destination.
According to it, upon receipt of the report, Joint Police Tactical Teams and Military personnel attached to Operation Fansan Yamma, based in Kaura Namoda, were immediately mobilized to the scene.
“However, the hoodlums fled before the arrival of the security operatives. One of the abducted students managed to escape and has since been reunited with the authorities.
“Meanwhile, security forces have intensified search-and-rescue operations, and all hands are on deck to ensure the safe release of the remaining abducted victims. Efforts are also ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators of this criminal act.
“The Command urges members of the public to remain calm and continue to support security agencies with credible and timely information that may assist the ongoing operations as further updates will be communicated as developments unfold”, the statement further assured.
