Gunmen abduct six clerics at Tinubu prayer gathering

Author: NwaforPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Gunmen abduct six clerics at Tinubu prayer gathering

Gunmen abducted six Muslim clerics in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State during a prayer gathering supporting President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid for 2027. The event, organized by former Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari, has raised concerns about the safety of public gatherings in the region. Police authorities confirmed the abduction and are continuing investigations to locate the victims.

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