Gunmen abduct six imams in Zamfara – Police

Gunmen have abducted six imams in Zamfara State, Nigeria. According to Daily Trust, the imams were taken while travelling to Talata Mafara to attend a special prayer session. The session was organised by Senator Abdul'aziz Yari Abubakar for peace and the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid.

The imams, who are from Bakura Local Government Area except one from Anka LGA, were identified as Malam Shehu, Liman Yahuza, Liman Bala, Na'ibi Tasi'u and two others. They were abducted at Gidan Suleiman Bature in Gonar Sarkin Forest. Two other people and a driver, Abun Abu, were also taken.

The police and an army spokesperson have confirmed the kidnapping, though further details were not provided by Premium Times.

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