Six Islamic Clerics Abducted in Zamfara State Attack
On 13 September 2026, six Islamic clerics were abducted by gunmen while traveling along the Dakko-Damri feeder road in Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Yazid Abubakar, spokesperson for the Zamfara State Police Command, confirmed that the clerics were en route to Talata Mafara when their vehicle was ambushed at approximately 11:30 am on Saturday.
The attackers, armed with sophisticated weapons, took all six occupants, identified as Imams. In response, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Bakura mobilized personnel from the command, including the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU) and other security agencies, to search for the victims.
A. M.
Bello, the state Commissioner of Police, directed the operatives to intensify their efforts and utilize all available resources for the rescue operation. The police have also appealed to local residents for credible information that could assist in locating the clerics and capturing the assailants.
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