By Sabiu Abdullahi
Zamfara State Police Command has successfully thwarted an attempted invasion of Maru metropolis by armed bandits who reportedly planned a mass abduction in the early hours of Sunday.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
“Acting on timely intelligence, a joint security team comprising the Police, Military, Community Protection Guards, and Vigilante Groups swiftly engaged the attackers, forcing them to retreat with suspected gunshot injuries. No casualties or abductions were recorded,” the statement read.
It added, “However, Security has since been reinforced in Maru and the surrounding areas.”
The State Police Commissioner, Ibrahim Maikaba, commended the professionalism of the operatives and assured residents of the Command’s dedication to protecting lives and property.
He also called for continued public cooperation to enhance security.