Hope James
Suspected terrorists operating in the Funtua forest areas in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina state, on Saturday night, launched an attack on a mosque abducting several worshippers in the Maigamji community.
According to an eyewitness, the attack took place Saturday night, at about 7:40 pm when the Muslims were observing the late-night prayer called, ‘Ishai’.
“The terrorists stormed the mosque where over 50 worshippers were observing the prayers shooting sporadically before abducting an unspecified number of persons into the forest.” He said.
It was gathered that, as a result of the sporadic gunshots, some persons sustained injuries while trying to scamper for safety but, were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Though the police or any relevant authority in the state is yet to confirm the incident, the attack is coming a few days before the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Governorship campaign flag off in the state.