Bandits Abducts 40 Worshipers During Fajr Prayer In Zamfara Mosque

By Sadiq Abdulfatah

Armed bandits on Monday abducts 40 Muslim Worshippers during Salat-ul Fajr at Gidan Turbe village mosque in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. in Zamfara Mosque.

According to sources in the community, the incident occured around 5:30am with the bandits surrounding the mosque before taking away the worshippers at gunpoint. The captives were later taken into forests around the Gohori axis of Tsafe.

The incident has erupt fear in the community, highlighting the fragility of ongoing peace initiatives in the North-West, where the efforts of armed authorities continue to disrupt. Meanwhile, troops of Operation Fasin Yamma (OPFY) foiled several terrorist attacks across Katsina, Kebbi, and Zamfara States.

In Katsina, troops of 17 Brigade FOB Mabai ambushed terrorists near Gatakawa village, recovering a motorcycle and a mobile phone. In Danmusa, soldiers repelled an ambush on Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) operatives, though one officer later died from gunshot wounds.

In Kebbi, troops of 8 Division Garrison engaged terrorists at Ungushi village, Kebbe LGA, forcing them to flee. A civilian injured in the attack was evacuated to Kebbe General Hospital. In Augie LGA, troops and NSCDC personnel also responded to an incident in Tunga Dade, where terrorists stole a motorcycle before escaping.

In Zamfara, troops of 1 Brigade Team 7 on patrol at Mararaba Kyeware came under ambush near Kuka village. Two soldiers sustained injuries and were evacuated to Tsafe General Hospital for treatment before being moved to 1 Brigade Medical Centre.

Military operations in the region remain ongoing, even as talks with some armed groups are being explored to reduce violence.

Source: BusinessDay