Police begin rescue operation for six abducted Islamic clerics in Zamfara

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The Zamfara State Police Command has commenced a rescue operation for six Islamic clerics abducted by armed bandits in Bakura Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-begin-rescue-operation-for-six-abducted-islamic-clerics-in-zamfara/

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