We will rescue kidnapped 300 schoolgirls unhurt – Zamfara Commissioner of Police vows

The Commissioner of Police in Zamfara, Abutu Yaro, has assured that the over 300 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Science Secondary School, Jangebe early Friday morning by yet to be identified gunmen will be rescued safely.

“l can assure you that we will rescue all the students unhurt,” the CP said while speaking to journalists in Jangebe, Talata-Mafara Local Government Area of the state.

He, however,  expressed dismay with members of the affected community who resorted to taking laws into their hands by attacking vehicles including those on rescue mission and journalists and appealed for calm.

“People must understand that the government and security agents are on their side and against the bandits that is why it is very important for them to see the need to allow security agents do their work effectively and rescue the victims.

“We are doing our best along with all sister security agencies, members of the vigilantè group and the state government to get to the bottom of this matter.