Bandits abduct worshippers in Sokoto

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Bandits abduct worshippers in Sokoto

Several worshippers in a Mosque in Bushe community, Sabon Birni local government area of Sokoto State have been abducted by gunmen suspected to be bandits.

The suspected bandits stormed the mosque at dawn, Thursday while worshippers were performing their early morning Subhi prayer.

About 10 worshippers, including the Imam, were reportedly whisked away during the attack.

DSP Ahmed Rufai, spokesperson for the Sokoto State Police Command, confirmed the incident on Friday, saying, “the command in collaboration with other security agencies are working to ensure the immediate release of all the victims.”

He said he confirmed the incident from the DPO of the community when he spoke with him on the telephone.

He assured that the Nigeria Police, in conjunction with other security agencies, are working tirelessly to ensure the immediate release of all the abductees.