Clerics

Six imams were abducted by bandits in Zamfara while traveling to a meeting. Families have received no communication from the kidnappers. The police have initiated a search and rescue operation for the clerics, who were ambushed on a feeder road.

The Zamfara State police have initiated a rescue operation for six Imams abducted by suspected bandits in Bakura Local Government Area. The clerics were taken while traveling to Talata Mafara, prompting an intensive search by police and security agencies.

Six Islamic clerics were abducted by armed bandits on September 12, 2026, while traveling to a meeting in Talata Mafara. The Zamfara State Police Command has launched a manhunt and rescue operation, mobilizing tactical teams to locate the victims.