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Bandits have abducted Sheikh Quasim Musa, Chief Imam of Iyara land in Kogi State’s Jimu local government area.
His abduction was confirmed by Mr. E.K. Adebayo, the National PRO of the Iyara Development Association.
According to the image maker of the Association, the criminal elements raided the Islamic cleric’s house on Monday, March 25, 2024, and whisked him away to unknown destination.
Adebayo said, “The religious leader was abducted at about 2200hrs after he came back from the Mosque and slept outside his house in Ilukpa, Iyara headquarters of Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State
“This dastardly act is cowardice and unfortunate, happening to a Religious Leader in this Holy month of Ramadan.
“We use this medium to call on relevant authorities to ensure that he is released.
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“You’re hereby requested to commence fervent prayers as for efforts being made to rescue him from the kidnappers den to yield positive result in no distant time.”
Also, the spokesman of the State Police Command, SP William Aya, confirmed the incident on Tuesday.
“The Commissioner of Police in Kogi State has deployed tactical team, PMF, quick response unit, Divisional Police, alongside local vigilantes and other security agencies to ensure that the Man is rescued unhurt,” the PPRO said.
