Village head, 90-year-old man among worshippers abducted in Niger
The Village Head of Ka’aba and the 90-year-old father of the District Head of Dekara were among Muslim worshippers abducted during Friday prayers in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident happened at a mosque in Kpenya village, Gidan-Zana, under Dekara District, while worshippers were observing their Friday prayers. Sources said the attackers targeted elderly people after […]…
During Friday prayers in a mosque in Kpenya village, Gidan-Zana, under Dekara District, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, a group of worshippers were abducted. Among those taken were the Village Head of Ka’aba, aged 90, and the 90-year-old father of the District Head of Dekara. The attackers, suspected members of terrorist groups including Mamuda, Lakurawa, and Boko Haram, allegedly targeted the elderly after they accused them of requesting military bases to combat terrorism.
The militants, whose presence in the area has been active for about two years, reportedly surrounded the worshippers as the prayers concluded and led them into the Kainji Game Reserve forest, where they were held captive. The Niger State Police Command confirmed the incident but could not immediately determine the exact number of people abducted.
Police spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, stated that security forces were working to identify the victims, confirm the exact number, and track down the attackers for a rescue operation.
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