Police begin rescue operation for six abducted Islamic clerics in Zamfara

The Zamfara State Police Command has started a rescue operation for six Islamic clerics who were abducted by armed bandits. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, the clerics were taken while travelling from the Sububu forest area in Bakura Local Government Area to Talata Mafara.

The abduction occurred about three kilometres from Damri village, at Gidan Suleiman Bature. The clerics were reportedly on their way to a special prayer session.

The Nigerian Army has clarified that the abduction did not occur at the residence of former governor Abdul'aziz Yari in Talata Mafara Local Government Area, contrary to some reports. This information comes from Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nigerian Army/Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA.

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