Three Abducted Zamfara Imams Regain Freedom
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force have rescued three of the six Islamic clerics abducted by bandits in Zamfara State. The clerics were kidnapped on September 12, 2026, while travelling to Talata Mafara to attend a special prayer session for President Bola […]
The Nigerian National Security Adviser, Department of State Services, and Nigeria Police Force have rescued three of the six Islamic clerics kidnapped by bandits in Zamfara State. The clerics were abducted on September 12, 2026, while en route to Talata Mafara for a special prayer for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The attackers intercepted the clerics near Sububu Forest in Bakura Local Government Area around 11:30 am, three kilometers from Damri village.
Three senior security sources confirmed the successful rescue, stating the clerics were unharmed. Following their recovery, the clerics underwent medical checks and debriefings, and are in stable condition. They are set to be reunited with their families by the Zamfara State Government. The kidnappers had demanded a N30 million ransom.
The Zamfara State Police Commissioner, Ahmad Muhammad Bello, confirmed the rescue, praising the joint efforts of ONSA, DSS, and police forces. Rescue teams are still pursuing the remaining three clerics and the kidnappers, relying on community intelligence to track suspects and combat banditry.
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