Security forces have rescued no fewer than 544 abducted persons in the last two months in the state. Among those rescued were women, children, the aged, two students of Federal Government College Birnin Yauri in Kebbi, 18 students of College of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Bakura and 75 students of Government Day Secondary School, Kaya, in Maradum LGA.
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state who made this assertion while addressing supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who attended the swearing-in ceremony of 21 political appointees, at the Government House on Friday in Gusau added that the recent mobile communication shut down allowed security personnel to record tremendous successes in the fight against banditry, including the rescue of the abducted persons.
Matawalle while commending the security forces for dislodging bandits groups pledged that the war against bandits and other criminals will continue until the state is made safe for investments. He also applauded members of the public for their patience and support to security operatives.