Some yet-to-be identified gunmen suspected to be terrorists have kidnapped no fewer than 10 Muslim worshippers, including the Imam during prayers in Sokoto
Eyewitnesses disclosed to reporters that the gunmen stormed the mosque on Thursday while worshippers were performing their early morning Subhi prayer.
FCNN learnt that the gunmen had been molesting the people of the community for some time now, even with the presence of security agents.
Sources disclosed that the quick intervention of the security agents led by the troops of Nigerian Army, was able to curtail the activities of the gunmen.
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The Sokoto State Police Command confirmed the attack on Friday.The Command’s spokesman, Ahmed Rufai, said the police authorities were working with other security agencies to rescue the abducted victims.
A member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, representing the Sabon Birni B state Constituency also confirmed the attack. The lawmaker also commended the security agencies for their timely intervention.
