December 05, (THEWILL) – At least 13 worshippers have been kidnapped during an attack on a mosque in Maigamji, Funtua LGA of Katsina on Saturday.
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, Gambo Isah, who confirmed the incident, said six of the abducted worshippers have been rescued by security operatives.
Isah said the attack occurred during the last moslem prayers on Saturday night, adding that an Imam and another worshipper sustained gunshot injuries.
“It’s true. Two persons were injured. They kidnapped 13 so far and we are still looking for them. Six of the kidnapped persons have been rescued by the combined efforts of the police vigilante.
“The attack happened in Maigamji in Funtua LGA. It happened on Saturday night when the worshippers were praying inside the mosque, that was the last Ishai prayer.
“The terrorists attacked them inside the mosque and shot at the chief imam and one other, they both sustained injuries and have been taken to the Funtua General Hospital. They are both in stable condition”, he said.
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