Police break silence on Niger mosque abduction
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the abduction of worshipers at a Mosque in Dekara District of Borgu Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the incident happened at about 2 p.m. on Friday, August 21, when the victims […]
The Police Command in Niger has revealed details about the recent abduction of worshippers at a mosque in Dekara District, Borgu Local Government Area, in the state. According to the spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the incident occurred around 2 p.m. on Friday, August 21, as the victims were attending the Jumaat prayer. The exact number of individuals kidnapped remains unknown at this time.
Abiodun stated that the terrorists initially targeted Gidan-Zana and Kpenya villages before heading towards the mosque, where an unspecified number of worshippers were taken hostage. Fortunately, no lives were lost during the ordeal. Joint security operatives have been deployed to the area to conduct assessments and initiate rescue operations. Abiodun assured that further updates will be made public as the situation unfolds.
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