A statement from the Nigerian Army has clarified the circumstances surrounding the abduction of six Islamic scholars. The Army denied that the abduction occurred at a specific residence, calling such reports misleading. According to the Army, the scholars were taken while traveling through a particular area. Further details are available from the Army's statement, which aims to set the record straight. The Army's clarification was issued in response to reports about the abduction, which was confirmed to have taken place in Zamfara State.

The Army's account of the incident differs from initial reports, and the statement provides more information about what happened.

The statement was issued by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, who is the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations.