Sheikh Bashar Danfili, a Sokoto cleric, revealed that bandits kidnapped six of his relatives, killed their driver, and fed his remains to dogs. With a ransom demand in millions of Naira, Sheikh Danfili appeals for public support to secure their release amid growing insecurity in Nigeria.
In a shocking revelation, Sheikh Bashar Danfili, a prominent cleric from Sokoto State, recounted a harrowing incident involving the abduction of six of his relatives by bandits. The victims, including a man, his mother, stepmother, two wives, and sister, were kidnapped while traveling to an undisclosed village. Tragically, their driver was killed during the attack, and Sheikh Danfili alleged that the bandits fed the driver’s remains to their dogs.
The bandits demanded a ransom amounting to millions of Naira, a sum the cleric stated they could not raise. Desperately appealing for public assistance, Sheikh Danfili expressed his fear for the safety of his relatives, particularly given a recent incident where a traditional ruler in the region was murdered by his abductors.
“I am a scholar; my work is to teach,” he lamented, emphasizing his helplessness in the face of the crisis. He did not disclose the names of the abducted individuals for privacy reasons, stating that his focus was on raising awareness about their plight. With a deadline imposed by the kidnappers for the ransom payment, Sheikh Danfili's plea for help underscores the growing insecurity and challenges facing families in Nigeria, where kidnappings for ransom have become alarmingly common. The cleric's heartfelt call for assistance resonates deeply with those aware of the increasing dangers in the region.
