Kebbi: Police confirm death of abducted Islamic cleric in bandits’ captivity

Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed reports that an Islamic cleric, Alhaji Muhammad Maibarga, who was abducted by bandits successful Koko-Besse Local Government Area, has died successful captivity.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Bashir Usman, said the bid was alert of reports indicating that the cleric had died portion successful the custody of his abductors.

“We are alert of reports concerning the victim’s deteriorating information and imaginable decease successful captivity,” helium said.

Usman added that efforts were ongoing to verify the improvement and unafraid the rescue of different kidnapped victims successful Koko-Besse and Wasagu section authorities areas.

The kidnapping was not publically announced erstwhile it occurred but was aboriginal confirmed by the constabulary pursuing enquiries from journalists.

DAILY POST had earlier reported that Maibarga was abducted alongside a erstwhile president of the All Progressives Congress, APC, successful Koko-Besse Local Government Area.

A video that surfaced online showed the 2 aged men appealing for assistance from captivity and describing their deteriorating wellness conditions.

In the footage, the erstwhile APC president said some men were sick and had been forced to trek agelong distances done forests contempt their property and aesculapian conditions.

The video generated wide interest among residents and connected ...