Suspected terrorists, on Sunday, attacked a church in Katsina State, kidnapping 25 worshippers in the process.
The terrorists, who were reportedly armed with sophisticated rifles, attacked the New Life For All Church in the Kankara Local Government Area of the state.
The terrorists, reportedly riding on motorcycles, invaded the church at Dan-Tsauni Gidan Haruna Community in the early hours of Sunday when faithful were in worship.
Senior Special Assistant to Governor Aminu Masari on Christian Affairs, Ishaya Jurau, also confirmed the attack to reports.
According to Jurau, security personnel were on top of the situation and immediately commenced work to rescue all the victims unhurt.
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According to Jurau, “They (terrorists) abducted our members and left the church pastor with injuries while they were conducting service this morning at around 10:00am.
“The security is currently on top of the situation. They are working tirelessly to rescue the victims unhurt. We appreciate the efforts of the security.”
The Katsina State Police Command also confirmed the attack in a statement.
Spokesman for the police command, SP Gambo Isah, explained that the terrorists attacked the church and shot one Pastor Haruna on his hand.
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“The Divisional Police Officer in charge of Kankara led a team of Police men to the village but before his arrival the terrorists had already escaped with the victims.
“The injured Pastor was evacuated to General Hospital, Kankara for treatment. Efforts are on with a view of arresting the hoodlums,” he explained.
The kidnapped victims, according to the police, included 15-year-old Rabi Isyaku; Rabi Saidu, 36; Rabi Babba, 49; Saratu Hadi, 27; Nusaiba Shuaibu, 13; all of Maitsauni village, Kankara LGA of Katsina.
