Law enforcement officials verify the fatal shooting of a religious leader in a notorious outlaw hideout in Kebbi

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By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi

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The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the reported death of an Islamic Cleric of the JIBWIS, Alhaj Muhammad Maibarga in bandits’ captivity in Koko-Besse Local Government Area of the State.

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The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, SP Bashir Usman, told our correspondent that the Police is aware of the report concerning his death while in captivity.

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“We are aware of reports concerning the victim’s deteriorating condition and possible death in captivity.”

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“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.

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The kidnapping case was not officially announced to the public until the Police later confirmed it through an enquiry from journalists.

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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.

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People of his community had since performed funeral prayers called “Ga,ib” for a corpse of a Muslim not at hand.

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