A mosque in Bushe community, Sabon Birni Local Government, Sokoto State has recorded abduction of its Imam and about ten worshippers by unknown gunmen.
According to Channels Television, the attack happened during the Thursday Subhi prayer and has left residents in despair.
Channels Television added that residents were saying the gunmen had been molesting the people of the community for some time now.
They said the timely intervention of security agents led by troops of the Nigerian Army curtailed the activities of the gunmen.
The Sokoto State Police Command confirmed the attack yesterday.
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The Command’s spokesman, Ahmed Rufai, said the police authorities were working with other security agencies to rescue the abducted victims.
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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.
