Gunmen storm mosque, kidnap imam, 9 worshippers

Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of several Muslim worshippers during the early morning (Subhi) prayer in the Bushe community, Sabon Birni Local Government Area.

The spokesperson for the command, DSP Ahmed Rufai, confirmed the incident while speaking with our correspondent in the

“I just confirmed the incident from the DPO of the community when I spoke with him on the telephone.

“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.”

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, who spoke to newsmen, 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.