The bandits have kidnapped the Imam Sulaiman Idris Faru, the main magnet of the Faru Jumu'ah Mosque, in a disturbing incident that occurred early Wednesday.
According to the reports, the Islamic cleric was seized by armed men while working on their farm in Faru, located in the area of ​​Maradun's local government of the state of Zamfara.
The kidnapping, which was first called the public's attention by the user x @dakatsina50, has shocked the community that is already dealing with generalized insecurity and repeated attacks of the bandits.
At the time of writing this report, no one has assumed the responsibility of the kidnapping and the Imam Sulaiman whereabouts is still unknown. Nor is it clear whether or not any contact with the family has been made or if rescue demands have been made.
The residents of the area express fear and anger for the constant orientation of religious and community leaders by criminal elements, asking security agencies to take measures.
Zamfara authorities have not yet submitted an official statement about kidnapping.
The state of Zamfara has been one of the highest concentrations of bandiderÃa in northwest Nigeria, where villagers, schools, places of worship and cultivation lands have been repeatedly attacked.