The police in Katsina State said they have rescued 10 out the 15 women kidnapped by bandits on Tuesday morning at Wurma village in Kurfi Local Government.
Spokesman Anas Gezawa said yesterday in Katsina: “Gunmen invaded Wurma village in Kurfi Local Government and abducted 15 women, including the village head’s daughter and his in-law.”
Gezawa said the bandits also carted away an unspecified number of cattle from the community.
“The police rescued 10 out of the 15 abducted women. They have since been reunited with their families.
“Efforts are being intensified to rescue the other victims and possibly arrest the culprits,” Gezawa said