Army: No cleric abducted at Yari’s residence
By Salim Ashir Mahuta, Sokoto The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that a group of Islamic scholars were abducted at the residence of former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of the state. The Army said no cleric was abducted at Yari’s residence, describing the reports as false […]
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims that Islamic scholars were abducted from the residence of former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, in Talata Mafara. The Army categorically stated that no cleric was abducted from Yari’s home, dismissing the reports as false and misleading. An Army spokesperson, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, confirmed that intelligence reports indicated a separate incident where six Juma’at Imams were abducted while traveling from the Sububu forest in Bakura LGA to Talata Mafara.
The Army emphasized the need for the public to disregard unverified and sensational information that could cause unnecessary panic and hamper ongoing security operations. They urged residents to maintain calm and cooperation with security agencies, providing timely information to aid in the rescue efforts.
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