Army confirms abduction of six Islamic scholars in Zamfara

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that six Islamic scholars were abducted successful Zamfara State but denied reports that they were kidnapped astatine the residence of erstwhile governor, Abdul’aziz Yari successful Talata Mafara Local Government Area.

The Army said the clerics were abducted portion travelling from the Sububu wood country successful Bakura Local Government Area to Talata Mafara.

The clarification was contained successful a connection issued connected Sunday by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nigerian Army/Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba.

The connection titled “Situation Report connected Abduction of Islamic Scholars successful Zamfara State,” described the study that the clerics were kidnapped astatine Yari’s residence arsenic misleading.

“We privation to categorically refute the assertion and acceptable the grounds consecutive that nary cleric was abducted astatine Senator Yari’s Residence,” the Army said.

It added, “Intelligence reports corroborate that immoderate persons were abducted portion travelling from Sububu wood axis wrong Bakura section authorities country en way to Talata Mafara.”

Reports accidental six Juma’at Imams were kidnapped by suspected bandits portion travelling to Talata Mafara for a peculiar supplication league organised for bid and the occurrence of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign.

The clerics were reportedly abducted astir 3 kilometres ...