It was gathered that the gunmen reportedly stormed a mosque in Bushe town at dawn on Thursday, abducting at least 10 worshippers, including the Imam.
A group of terrorists, locally known as bandits have abducted several Muslim worshippers during the early morning (Subhi) prayer in the Bushe community, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
This was confirmed by the Nigerian Police Force, Sokoto State Command spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai.
“I just confirmed the incident from the DPO of the community when I spoke with him on the telephone,” he told PUNCH.
“I want to assure you that the Nigeria Police, in conjunction with other security agencies, are working tirelessly to ensure the immediate release of all the abductees.”
It was gathered that the gunmen reportedly stormed a mosque in Bushe town at dawn on Thursday, abducting at least 10 worshippers, including the Imam.
A local source in the community, said the attack occurred while worshippers were performing their early morning Subhi prayer.
The source added that the community had suffered repeated attacks despite the presence of security forces, including troops of Operation Fasan Yamma from the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division headquarters.
A member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly representing the area, Sa’idu Ibrahim, also confirmed the incident, stating that at least 10 people were kidnapped.
He, however, commended the troops for preventing further abductions.