The Nigerian Army has confirmed that six Islamic scholars were abducted in Zamfara State but denied reports that they were kidnapped at the residence of former governor, Abdul’aziz Yari in Talata Mafara Local Government Area. The Nigerian Army confirmed clerics were kidnapped in Zamfara but denied reports they were taken from ex-Governor Yari’s residence in Talata Mafara. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The Nigerian Army has confirmed that six Islamic scholars were abducted in Zamfara State but denied reports that they were kidnapped at the residence of former governor, Abdul’aziz Yari in Talata Mafara Local Government Area. The Army said the clerics were abd...S1

• The Nigerian Army confirmed clerics were kidnapped in Zamfara but denied reports they were taken from ex-Governor Yari’s residence in Talata Mafara.S2