Suspected bandits have attacked a mosque in the Bushe community within the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto state.
During the assault, at least 10 worshippers, including the Imam, were abducted.
According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen stormed the mosque on Thursday while the worshippers were in the midst of their early morning Subhi prayer.
Local residents reported that the gunmen had been harassing the community for a while, despite the presence of security forces.
However, the prompt response of security personnel, led by Nigerian Army troops, helped to reduce the bandits’ activities.
The Sokoto State Police Command confirmed the attack on Friday, with spokesperson Ahmed Rufai stating that police, in collaboration with other security agencies, were working to free the abducted victims.
A member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, who represents Sabon Birni B state constituency, also confirmed the incident and praised the timely intervention of the security forces.
