SPECIAL FORCES RESCUE 3 KIDNAPPED ZAMFARA CLERICS
Three of the six Islamic clerics abducted by bandits in Zamfara State have been rescued in a joint operation by officers from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force.
The clerics were among six Imams kidnapped on September 12, 2026, while traveling to Talata Mafara to attend a prayer session organized for President Bola Tinubu.
Armed bandits ambushed their vehicle at about 11:30 a.m. along the Dakko-Damri feeder road, near the Sububu Forest in Bakura Local Government Area.
A senior security operative confirmed in Gusau that the three victims were recovered unharmed following intelligence-led operations, and security forces are still tracking down the kidnappers to free the three remaining Imams.
The rescued victims underwent medical evaluations and security debriefings and were reported to be in stable condition.
Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammad Bello (Ahmad Muhammad Bello), confirmed the rescue and commended the collaboration among ONSA, the DSS, and police operatives.
Security agencies continue intelligence-led operations to track down the perpetrators and secure the safe release of the remaining three Imams still in captivity.
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