The victims were abducted on the Funtua-Gusau highway.
police command said it rescued 15 people abducted along the Funtua-Gusau highway five days ago.
Mr Shehu said the victims were debriefed by police detectives after they were checked at a police medical facility and have been reunited with their families. Mr Shehu said the command also succeeded in recovering two AK-47 rifles, 104 rounds of live ammunition, two AK-47 magazines and some charms.
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