Bandits Invade Kastina Mosque, Shoot Imam, Abduct Scores

The Katsina State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the rescue of six victims who were earlier abducted by bandits in Funtua Local Government Area of the state.

The six victims were part of the 19 worshippers abducted by terrorists around 7.40 pm on Saturday from a mosque at Maigamji community in the Funtua LGA.

It was learnt that 18 persons were observing the Isha’i prayer inside the mosque when the bandits attacked them.

According to residents of the community, the bandits shot and wounded the chief Imam leading the prayers and one other worshipper during the attack before abducting the victims.

It was further revealed that a combined team of the police and the vigilante initially rescued two of the victims on Saturday night while the other four were rescued in the early hours of Sunday

He said,

“It’s true the attack took place. The terrorists stormed the mosque at Maigamji while people were observing Issaih prayers.

“They shot and injured the Imam and one other person. Those people are currently responding to treatment in the hospital.

“The terrorists also abducted some worshippers that night, but a combined team of the police and the vigilante rescued two of the victims that night. The security operatives also rescued four other victims on Sunday, making a total of six victims who have been rescued so far.

“Presently, 13 victims are still in the custody of the terrorists and our operatives are making serious efforts to ensure that they are rescued without any injury.”