By Our Correspondent
A number of people have been kidnapped in Majema area of Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara state, which is witnessing upsurge in criminal activities.
The bandits struck just about 48 hours after seven people were kidnapped at a viewing centre in the state.
Zamfara State Police Command, spokesman SP Mohammed Shehu, said the combined team of Police/Military and Civilian JTF stationed in Zurmi responded promptly and repelled the attack.
Shehu in a statement said, “The attackers were forced to beat a retreat back to Dumburum forest. Sadly, 13 persons were later discovered to have been kidnapped by the attackers.
“The Command in its efforts to ensure the successful rescue of the kidnapped victims dispatched a search and rescue operation team to complement the effort of the Joint Security Personnel currently on extensive bush combing
“The Press will be duly briefed on the outcome of the rescue operation.”
The Command appeals for continued support and cooperation with the police and other security agencies by giving timely and useful information on activities of criminal elements in the state.