Over 70 abducted victims kidnapped by a notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, have been freed following military raids on neighbouring bandit camps in Zamfara and Sokoto forests.
They were said to have been in the captivity of the kidnappers for about 60 days.
Co-Chairman of the State Committee on Finding Lasting Solutions to Banditry, Dr Abdullahi Shinkafi, confirmed the development on Tuesday.
Shinkafi noted that the released victims were about 70, adding that the notorious bandit kingpin released them ‘unconditionally’.
According to the police, arrangements are being made to evacuate all freed victims to the state capital, Gusau for profiling and medical treatment before they are released to their families.
Beyond the military onslaught, it was gathered that the latest development was also made possible following a dialogue that took place between the kingpin and local authorities in Zamfara State.
Turji has been fingered in several killings and kidnappings in Shinkafi, Sabon Birni, Isah in Zamfara and Sokoto states.
Late last year, he was alleged to have written a letter to Shinkafi Emirate Council that he was ready to embrace peace and stop banditry.
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