In the early hours of Sunday, kidnappers stormed a hostel situated in Sabon-Gida, a community across from the main campus of a university in north-western Nigeria. The perpetrators succeeded in locking up security guards and kidnapping two female students, Maryam and Zainab, who were identified as Microbiology Department students.
Mohammed Shehu, the spokesperson for the command, confirmed the incident in a telephone conversation. He stated that the bandits invaded a rented female hostel located in Sabon Gida village, Bungudu Local Government Area.
During the raid, the two civilian guards were locked up, and the kidnappers dispossessed them of their handsets before taking the victims away to an unknown destination. The police tactical team received the report and promptly moved to the scene, but the kidnappers had already fled with the hostages.
“The Commissioner of Police has further deployed reinforcement to complement the ongoing rescue operation to rescue the hostages hale and hearty, arrest the perpetrators and charge them to court for prosecution,” said the police spokesperson.
The news of the abduction of two female students from a university hostel in Sabon-Gida village, Zamfara State, has sent shockwaves throughout the community. For many people in the state, this latest incident is a stark reminder of the growing insecurity in the region, as bandits continue to wreak havoc and terrorize innocent civilians.
Indigenes of the community did not hold back in expressing their thoughts on the matter and how they have been living in fear for many years, as banditry and other forms of criminality have become increasingly prevalent in the area. Despite the efforts of the government and security agencies, the situation seems to be getting worse by the day, with more and more people falling victim to these ruthless criminals.
Many residents of Zamfara State are disappointed with the authorities for their failure to address the security challenges facing the state. They believe that the government has not done enough to protect them from the activities of these criminals and that their lives and property are at risk.
The abduction of the two female students has once again highlighted the urgent need for the government to take decisive action to address the security challenges in the state. It is not enough for the authorities to issue statements and make promises; they must take concrete steps to ensure the safety and security of the people of Zamfara State.
For many residents, the situation has become so dire that they are now afraid to go about their daily activities. The fear of being attacked or kidnapped by bandits has forced many people to stay indoors and avoid going out, even during the day.
The people of Zamfara State are calling on the government to take urgent and decisive action to end the reign of terror by bandits in the state. They want to be able to live their lives without fear and to feel safe in their communities once again.
Kolo Yusuf, the Commissioner of Police, has urged residents of the state to support the police in their efforts to rescue the students unhurt
