Five girls have regained their freedom in Zamfara, seven months after being kidnapped by bandits in the North-Western state.

Upon their release, the victims met with the Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle where they were received at the Government House in Gusau .

It is not exactly clear when they regained their freedom or if any ransom was paid to facilitate their release.

However, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications, Zailani Bappa, confirmed their release in a statement obtained on Monday night.

In his remark, Governor Matawalle commended the doggedness of the security operatives and urged them to put more efforts in ending the problem of banditry in the state.