Victim escapes abduction as police, bandits clash in Zamfara

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Victim escapes abduction as police, bandits clash in Zamfara

A kidnap victim escaped during a fierce gun battle between police and armed bandits in Zamfara State, Nigeria. The operation involved police operatives engaging the criminals. The victim seized the opportunity to flee from captivity.

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