The Zamfara State Police Command, in partnership with military forces, executed successful operations in Gummi, Talata Mafara, and Gusau Local Government Areas, rescuing an abducted INEC staff member, freeing kidnapped victims, and recovering hundreds of stolen cattle.The operations included a fierce gunfight in Gando Forest where bandits were forced to retreat with heavy casualties.Armed bandits on motorcycles invaded villages in Talata Mafara, rustling cattle and injuring a woman.The INEC official, Aliyu Mohammed, was abducted while transporting NECO exam scripts and was later rescued after his vehicle was found abandoned.Police recovered the scripts and handed them to the school principal.A separate operation in Gusau saved kidnapped motorists and farmers.The Commissioner praised the teams for their efforts and urged citizens to report criminal activities.The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.