Kidnapped Zamfara DPO regains freedom

The Divisional Police Officer of Magami Division, Gusau Local Government of Zamfara State, Usman Ali, who was kidnapped five days ago by bandits, has regained his freedom. 

It was gathered that Ali was rescued by the newly inaugurated community protection guards on Tuesday night, August 16. 

Confirming the development, Zamfara State Governor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle thanked Almighty Allah for the life of the abducted police officer, adding that “the newly inaugurated community protection guards have just began to discharge the responsibilities reposed on them.” 

Meanwhile, sources told SaharaReporters that the DPO regained his freedom after the payment of an unspecified ransom by his friends and family members.