What is the story about: Gunmen abduct six Islamic clerics in Zamfara?

Gunmen have abducted six Islamic clerics along the Dakko-Damri feeder road in Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying the clerics were travelling to Talata Mafara when their vehicle was intercepted by armed bandits on Saturday. According to […] The post Gunmen abduct six Islamic clerics in Zamfara appeared first on Vanguard News .

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Abduction of Islamic clerics raises concerns about security and safety in Zamfara State

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32m agoVanguard News: Gunmen have abducted six Islamic clerics along the Dakko-Damri feeder road in Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Zamfara Sta

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Gunmen abduct six Islamic clerics in Zamfara