{"id":5862,"date":"2026-11-01T21:32:40","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T21:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=5862"},"modified":"2026-11-01T23:06:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T23:06:49","slug":"security-operatives-rescue-3-imams-kidnapped-gathering-to-pray-for-tinubus-re-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=5862","title":{"rendered":"Security operatives rescue 3 Imams kidnapped gathering to pray for Tinubu\u2019s re-election"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>*<strong><em>Security operatives rescue three Islamic clerics kidnapped by armed bandits while travelling to attend a prayer gathering for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s re-election, in Zamfara State, Northern Nigeria, intensifying efforts at locating the remaining three clerics still in kidnappers&#8217; den and arrest those responsible for the abduction<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prosper Okoye<\/p>\n<p>Security operatives have rescued three Islamic clerics kidnapped by armed bandits in Zamfara State while travelling to attend a prayer gathering for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s re-election, security officials said.<\/p>\n<p>The clerics were among six Imams earlier abducted September 12, 2026, when gunmen intercepted them along the Dakko-Damri feeder road near Sububu Forest in Bakura Local Government Area of the North-West state.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"PHtM5XM7Sa\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=5846\">CBN warns Access Bank, GTBank, UBA Plc, Zenith, others of sanctions as payment data localisation deadline approaches<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cCBN warns Access Bank, GTBank, UBA Plc, Zenith, others of sanctions as payment data localisation deadline approaches\u201d \u2014 Consumer Experience Is A Top Priority\" src=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=5846&amp;embed=true#?secret=QsJKHfqhI4#?secret=PHtM5XM7Sa\" data-secret=\"PHtM5XM7Sa\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force were involved in the operation that secured their release.<\/p>\n<p>The clerics were travelling to Talata Mafara for a prayer gathering seeking divine favour for Tinubu\u2019s administration and political future.<\/p>\n<p>The kidnappers had reportedly demanded a N30 million for their release.<\/p>\n<p>A senior security operative involved in the operation confirmed in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, that the three clerics were rescued unharmed, following an intelligence-led operation.<\/p>\n<p>The rescued Imams received medical attention and were debriefed by security personnel.<\/p>\n<p>They are expected to be handed over to the Zamfara State Government for reunification with their families.<\/p>\n<p>Zamfara State Commissioner of Police Ahmad Muhammad Bello also confirmed the rescue, crediting cooperation among the security agencies for the operation.<\/p>\n<p>Security officials said operations were continuing to locate the remaining three clerics still held by the kidnappers, and arrest those responsible for the abduction.<\/p>\n<p>They also urged residents to provide security agencies with relevant information that could assist ongoing efforts to tackle banditry in the state.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*Security operatives rescue three Islamic clerics kidnapped by armed bandits while travelling to attend a prayer gathering for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s re-election, in 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