The Zamfara State Police Command has recovered 329 rustled cattle, 175 sheep, one AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition during a security operation in the state.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday.
According to the statement, “On June 20, 2026, at about 2:30 a.m., operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, in collaboration with military personnel, carried out a tactical operation at Gambanda Forest in Gumi Local Government Area of the state.
“During the operation, the joint security team engaged armed bandits in a fierce gun duel.
“The superior firepower and tactical response of the operatives forced the criminals to flee into the forest with possible injuries, successfully repelling the attack. Related News Tinubu doesn’t lack political will to end insecurity, says Oshiomhole Bandit’s mother, sister jailed 40 years for aiding terrorism Court sentences woman to 10 years for supplying bandits arms
