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Bandits Storm Zamfara Mosque, Abduct Scores Of Worshipers

Bandits early Tuesday morning, struck at a mosque in Gusau, Zamfara State capital, abducting scores of worshippers during the Tahajjud congregational prayer.

A resident who simply identified as Mannir said the attackers stormed the mosque during the night prayer and kidnapped the worshippers

He was however uncertain about the exact number of persons taken as captives.

“While the number of abducted individuals remains unconfirmed, authorities are actively pursuing the assailants,” Mannir added.

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