No fewer than 40 worshipers have been kidnapped after some suspected bandits invaded a Mosque in Kwata, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.
According to a source, the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday during the Laylatul Qadr prayer. The development has degenerated into a panic in the community.
However, state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Gambo Ishaka said that 30 people rescued from the bandits.
“The report is true. Hoodlums attacked a Mosque in Kwata and abducted over 40 persons but we were able to rescue 30 of them.
“But the remaining 10, I cannot vividly say they are kidnapped or probably ran somewhere within the location for safety during the attack.
“It was after we conducted headcount this morning that we discovered that about ten villagers are still missing.
“But hopefully, we going to find them. The operation is still ongoing.
“As I’m speaking to you, military and police are after these hoodlums, we have found out that they are heading towards Ambe and Tumburun in Zamfara State, which is the hideout of the criminal elements.
“Investigation is on top gear to ensure the remaining ten are rescued and the criminals are brought to book. No life was lost during the attack”.