Bandits abduct wives, daughters of JIBWIS Chief Imam, others

 

Suspected bandits have abducted the wives and daughters of Imam Abubakar Muhammad Digare, the Chief Imam of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), in Digare town, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State, along with several other residents.

The incident, which took place on Saturday night, has heightened anxiety among residents and underscored the persistent security concerns in the area.

Security analyst Bakatsine said the attackers invaded the residence under the cover of darkness and forcefully took several victims to an undisclosed location. As of the time of reporting, security agencies had not released an official figure for the number of people abducted.

Residents said the attack has deepened fear in the community, with many people choosing to remain indoors and restrict their movements.

Bakatsine described the implications of the incident for the region’s security.

He said, “The attack on the residence of Imam Abubakar Muhammad Digare is a clear indication of the growing audacity of criminal gangs in the region. Such acts are designed to instil fear and demonstrate the weakness of local security arrangements.”

On the possible impact on community stability, Bakatsine noted, “Abductions targeting prominent religious leaders are particularly alarming because they can destabilise communal trust and provoke tensions within the community.”

He also stressed the importance of prompt government intervention.
“Authorities need to respond swiftly and effectively to prevent further escalation. This incident underscores the urgent need for coordinated security strategies in Bauchi and surrounding states,” he said.

Residents said several women and children were among those abducted, adding that the situation turned chaotic as the attackers quickly fled after seizing their victims.

The latest raid is part of a series of recent security incidents across Bauchi State, where communities have reported kidnappings, armed robberies, and other violent attacks in different areas.

(SAHARA REPORTERS)