The Nigerian Army authorities, Wednesday announced the rescue of a renowned Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmed Suleiman alongside five other Islamic scholars of the Jammaatul Izalatul Bidia Wa Iqamatus Sunna.
A statement released by the army on Wednesday, said the victims were rescued earlier in the day by troops of 17 Brigade Nigerian Army.
As at the time of filing this report, the clerics were on their way to the Emir of Katsina Palace to unite with their families.
The statement read in part: “It would be recalled that a kidnap incident involving Sheik Ahmed Suleiman, a renowned Islamic cleric and 5 others of the Jammaatul Izalatul Bidia Wa Iqamatus Sunna was reported.
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“The unfortunate incident occurred along Kakumi – Kankara Road a general area in Kankara LGA of Katsina State on 14 March 2019.
“Almost immediately a marching order was given by the COAS for 17 Brigade Nigerian Army to carry out an immediate rescue operation in order to rescue the kidnapped victims. The operation was structured to reflect robust synergy with relevant security agencies.
“It is of great interest that as we speak the rescued clerics are intact in good health condition as ascertained by the medical examination already conducted on them at 17 Brigade Medical Centre.”
