Islamic cleric dies in bandits den
The police have confirmed the death of an Islamic Cleric of the JIBWIS, Alhaji Muhammad Maibarga in bandits’ captivity in Koko-Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Bashir Usman, dislosed that the Police are aware of the report concerning the cleric’s death while in captivity.
“We are aware of reports concerning the victim’s deteriorating condition and possible death in captivity.
“While ongoing efforts are being intensified to verify the development and secure the rescue of all kidnapped victims, both from Koko-Besse and Wasagu areas,” he said.
The kidnapping case was not officially announced to the public until the Police later confirmed it through an enquiry from journalists.
The late Islamic cleric was reportedly kidnapped by armed bandits alongside his friend, who is a former APC chairman of Koko/Besse local government area.
A video allegedly released by their abductors showed the late deteriorating health conditions before he succumbed to his ailing health in a bandit’s den.
People of his community had since performed funeral prayers called “Ga,ib” for a corpse of a Muslim not at hand.
