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Bandits attack mosque in Sokoto, kidnap worshippers

February 8, 2025

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked a mosque and abducted worshippers at Bushe in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

It was gathered that the bandits abducted no fewer than 10 worshippers, including the Imam, during the attack on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Eyewitnesses disclosed that the bandits invaded the mosque while worshippers were performing their early morning Subhi prayer on Thursday.

Residents said the assailants had been molesting the residents of the community, even with the presence of security agents.

They noted that the timely intervention of the security agents led by the troops of Nigerian Army was able to curtail the activities of the gunmen.

The Sokoto State Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Rufai, confirmed the attack on Friday.

Rufai said police authorities were working with other security agencies to rescue the abducted victims.