Police confirm abduction of eight worshippers in Zamfara

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The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of eight worshippers during morning prayers in Gidan Turbe, Tsafe Local Government Area.

Those kidnapped include Liman Yahaya, Dan Garfi, Malam Damu, Bello Natsuhuwa, Yakubu Isa, Audu Minista, Yaquba Ado, and Sabi Usman.

The clarification comes after an online report claimed that 40 worshippers were abducted during the attack.

Reacting in a statement on Tuesday, the spokesperson for the command, Yazid Abubakar, debunked the figures, insisting that eight persons were abducted.

The police stated, “The attention of the Zamfara State Police Command has been drawn to a recent report alleging that 40 persons were abducted while observing morning prayers on Monday, September 15, 2025.

“Contrary to the figure reported, the incident occurred at about 05:07 hrs when suspected bandits invaded the Gidan Turbe area of Tsafe LGA and abducted eight individuals.”

Abubakar added that the police were working closely with security agencies and community stakeholders to secure the release of the victims. Punch