Six imams kidnapped by armed bandits in Nigeria

6 days ago

Six imams have been kidnapped by armed bandits in Nigeria’s northwestern Zamfara state, police said on Sunday, as criminal groups continue to profit from ransom kidnappings across the country. The victims were travelling to Talata Mafara when armed assailants ambushed their vehicle along the Dakko–Damri feeder road on Saturday, according to Zamfara police. Police said the attackers were carrying sophisticated weapons and