Nigeria: Many Worshippers Abducted From Niger Mosques During Juma'at Prayer
[Daily Trust] Terrorists have abducted dozens of worshippers from four mosques during last Friday's Juma'at prayer in Dekara, Kpenya, Sabon-Gida and Gidan-Zana communities, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
On Friday, terrorists abducted dozens of worshippers from four mosques during Juma'at prayers in Dekara, Kpenya, Sabon-Gida and Gidan-Zana communities in Niger State, according to residents. The terrorists simultaneously invaded the mosques while prayers were ongoing and took control of the worship centers. Some worshippers were led out of the mosques into the forest.
One resident reported that over 60 people were taken in Dekara, but no injuries were reported. In Gbezhin, a community within Dekara District, residents claimed that up to 100 people were still missing as of Sunday, August 23. The terrorists released a video claiming to have kidnapped about 500 people, including women and children.
Meanwhile, over 200 internally displaced people from Gbezin have sought refuge in the Benin Republic. Some kidnapped worshippers have reportedly been killed, though it is unclear who is still alive. The Niger State Police Command confirmed the attack, stating that no lives were lost. The government condemned the attack and strengthened security response, launching joint security operations to rescue the abducted worshippers.
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