Tuesday, March 26, 2024 – Gunmen have kidnapped the Chief Imam of Iyara land in Jimu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Sheikh Quasim Musa.
The National PRO, Iyara Development Association, Mr. E.K. Adebayo, who
confirmed the incident said that suspected herdsmen stormed the house of the
Islamic cleric on Monday, March 25, 2024 and whisked him away after shooting
sporadically.
“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,” Adebayo said.
"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.
“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.”
The spokesperson 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.
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