{
  "id": 7112845,
  "title": "Army confirms abduction of six Islamic scholars in Zamfara",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/army-confirms-abduction-of-six-islamic-scholars-in-zamfara-7112845",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T13:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/13/army-confirms-abduction-of-six-islamic-scholars-in-zamfara/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Army has affirmed the abduction of six Islamic scholars in Zamfara State, dismissing claims they were taken from the residence of ex-governor Abdul’aziz Yari in Talata Mafara. According to a statement from the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, the clerics were seized while en route to Talata Mafara for a peace prayer gathering, not at Yari's home. Intelligence reports cite the abduction occurring approximately three kilometers from Damri village, in Gonar Sarkin Forest. Zamfara's police also confirmed the incident. Military forces, in coordination with other security entities, are intensifying rescue efforts and requesting the public to refrain from spreading unverified and panic-inducing rumors. Residents are urged to remain calm, vigilant, and to provide useful information to aid the safe return of the abducted clerics.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Army has confirmed that six Islamic scholars were abducted in Zamfara State but denied reports that they were kidnapped at the residence of former governor, Abdul’aziz Yari in Talata Mafara Local Government Area. The Army said the clerics were abducted while travelling from the Sububu forest area in Bakura Local Government Area to […] Army confirms abduction of six Islamic scholars…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Army confirms abduction of six Islamic scholars in Zamfara",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/army-confirms-abduction-of-six-islamic-scholars-in-zamfara",
        "published": "2026-09-13T10:48:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Zamfara: Police launch rescue operation for six abducted Islamic clerics",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/zamfara-police-launch-rescue-operation-for-six-abducted-islamic",
        "published": "2026-09-13T15:10:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}