EXCLUSIVE: Terrorists Abducted Scores During Jumu’ah Prayers In Niger Communities After Residents Rejected Levies, Religious Rules –Sources
EXCLUSIVE: Terrorists Abducted Scores During Jumu’ah Prayers In Niger Communities After Residents Rejected Levies, Religious Rules –Sources The terrorists first attacked Gidan-Zana and Kpenya before storming Kpenya Mosque, where they abducted worshippers gathered for Friday prayers.
In a series of coordinated attacks on August 21, 2026, during Jumu'ah prayers in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, terrorists abducted numerous worshippers in Gidan-Zana, Kpenya, and surrounding communities. The attacks began around 2:00pm when terrorists first targeted Gidan-Zana and Kpenya before storming the mosque and abducting worshippers gathered for Friday prayers.
Among the abducted were the 90-year-old father of the District Head of Dekara and the Chief Imam of Dekara Central Mosque, causing deep distress in the community. The attacks reportedly occurred after residents had refused to pay levies and comply with strict religious rules imposed by the terrorists. A video emerged showing the kidnapped victims, with the terrorist leader urging relatives to identify their loved ones.
The incident has raised concerns about the security situation in rural communities during religious gatherings, leading residents to appeal for the swift release of the abducted worshippers and enhanced security measures in the area.
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