Tinubu 2027 Prayer: Five Islamic Clerics Abducted in Zamfara

Five Islamic clerics have been abducted by suspected terrorists shortly after attending a special prayer for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election at the residence of former Zamfara State Governor and serving Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari.

The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Talata Mafara, where about 1,000 Islamic scholars gathered to pray for Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 presidential election.

Yari, who is the Director-General of the Tinubu 2027 Presidential Campaign, hosted the gathering at his residence.

According to a report by SaharaReporters, the clerics had travelled from communities in Bakura and Talata Mafara Local Government Areas to attend the prayer before they were allegedly abducted.

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The reported victims were identified as Imam Yahuza, the first Juma’at Imam of Dogon Madaci; Magawata Abdullahi, the second Juma’at Imam of Dogon Madaci; Malam Shehu Dakko; Imam Bala Fagon; and Na’ibi Tasi’u of Tungar Nagudai.

The identities of the abductors and the whereabouts of the clerics remained unknown as of the time of filing this report.

The reported abduction has raised fresh concerns over the security situation in Zamfara, particularly because it allegedly occurred in connection with a high-profile political gathering.

However, no security agency had publicly confirmed the incident as of press time.

The Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, Yezid Abubakar, was also reportedly yet to respond to calls and messages seeking clarification on the incident.

The reported abduction came a day after the Department of State Services alerted religious leaders in Osun State to alleged terrorist plots targeting places of worship ahead of the 2027 elections.

Zamfara remains one of the North-West states severely affected by banditry and kidnapping, with religious leaders, traditional rulers and travellers among those who have faced security threats in the state.