How six imams were abducted in Zamfara
48 hours after the abduction of six Islamic clerics, mostly chief imams of Juma’at mosques in Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara State, the bandits are yet to contact the families of the victims, Daily Trust has gathered. Locals in Dakko village, whose chief imam, Malam Muhammadu Shehu, and his deputy, Malam Murtala Dakko, were […]
In Zamfara State, six imams were abducted by bandits four hours after the incident. So far, the bandits have not contacted the families of the victims. Locals in Dakko village are seeking prayers for the scholars' safe return as they remain uncertain about their whereabouts. They have appealed to the government for intensified search and rescue operations.
The kidnapped clerics include Malam Muhammadu Shehu, Malam Murtala Dakko, Malam Muhammad Yahuza, Malam Magawata Abdullahi, Malam Bala Hogun, and Malam Muhammad Tasi'u. It is believed that the bandits ambushed the clerics as they were traveling to Talata Mafara for a meeting at Senator Abdulaziz Yari's residence. The Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad Bello, confirmed the incident and announced that the police have launched a search and rescue operation.
He also urged people to adhere to security advisories and seek police escort while traveling to far places. Local vigilantes in Damri community reportedly blocked the bandits for several hours after the abduction but lacked reinforcement from conventional security forces.
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