The Zamfara State Police Command in collaboration with military personnel have 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, thegazellenews.com reports.
The Zamfara State Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, made this disclosure through a statement issued to newsmen on Saturday, 20 June, 2026.
According to Abubakar,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.
He added that 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.
“As a result of the operation, the security team recovered 329 rustled cattle, 175 sheep, one AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition,” the state police image- maker said.
The state police publicist also said in the statement that state Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad Bello, commended the courage, professionalism and resilience displayed by the operatives.
While reaffirming the command’s commitment to ending banditry and restoring lasting peace across Zamfara State, state police chief urged members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information that would aid ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminal elements.
