Gunmen attack Sokoto mosque, abduct Imam, other worshippers

No fewer than 11 worshippers, including an Imam, have been abducted by yet to be identified gunmen who invaded a mosque in Bushe community, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

The attack during the Thursday Subhi prayer has left residents in despair.

Channels Television reports residents as 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.

The Command’s spokesman, Ahmed Rufai, said the police authorities were working with other security agencies to rescue the abducted victims.

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.