The Zamfara State Police Command has 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.The command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday.According to the statement, “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.“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.Related NewsTinubu doesn’t lack political will to end insecurity, says OshiomholeBandit’s mother, sister jailed 40 years for aiding terrorismCourt sentences woman to 10 years for supplying bandits arms“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.”Abubakar said the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad Bello, commended the courage, professionalism and resilience displayed by the operatives.The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ending banditry and restoring lasting peace across Zamfara State.He 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. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday.According to the statement, “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.“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.Related NewsTinubu doesn’t lack political will to end insecurity, says OshiomholeBandit’s mother, sister jailed 40 years for aiding terrorismCourt sentences woman to 10 years for supplying bandits arms“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.”Abubakar said the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad Bello, commended the courage, professionalism and resilience displayed by the operatives.The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ending banditry and restoring lasting peace across Zamfara State.He 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. According to the statement, “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.“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.Related NewsTinubu doesn’t lack political will to end insecurity, says OshiomholeBandit’s mother, sister jailed 40 years for aiding terrorismCourt sentences woman to 10 years for supplying bandits arms“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.”Abubakar said the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad Bello, commended the courage, professionalism and resilience displayed by the operatives.The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ending banditry and restoring lasting peace across Zamfara State.He 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. “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.Related NewsTinubu doesn’t lack political will to end insecurity, says OshiomholeBandit’s mother, sister jailed 40 years for aiding terrorismCourt sentences woman to 10 years for supplying bandits arms“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.”Abubakar said the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad Bello, commended the courage, professionalism and resilience displayed by the operatives.The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ending banditry and restoring lasting peace across Zamfara State.He 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. “The superior firepower and tactical response of the operatives forced the criminals to flee into the forest with possible injuries, successfully repelling the attack.Related NewsTinubu doesn’t lack political will to end insecurity, says OshiomholeBandit’s mother, sister jailed 40 years for aiding terrorismCourt sentences woman to 10 years for supplying bandits arms“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.”Abubakar said the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad Bello, commended the courage, professionalism and resilience displayed by the operatives.The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ending banditry and restoring lasting peace across Zamfara State.He 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. “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.”Abubakar said the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad Bello, commended the courage, professionalism and resilience displayed by the operatives.The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ending banditry and restoring lasting peace across Zamfara State.He 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. Abubakar said the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad Bello, commended the courage, professionalism and resilience displayed by the operatives.The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ending banditry and restoring lasting peace across Zamfara State.He 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. The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ending banditry and restoring lasting peace across Zamfara State.He 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. He 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.