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Zamfara Bandits Kill Abducted Islamic Cleric, Local Officials Condemn Act

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Zamfara Bandits Kill Abducted Islamic Cleric, Local Officials Condemn Act

In Zamfara, bandits killed Islamic cleric Zainu Mada after kidnapping him for ransom. The Gusau Local Government Chairman, Abubakar Imam, and lawmaker Ibrahim Liman visited the victim's family to offer condolences.

The bandits demanded N2 million and N70,000 in recharge cards as ransom before killing Mada. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges and banditry in the region.

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