Suspected bandits wielding sophisticated weapons on Sunday attacked the New Life For All Church in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, kidnapping at least 25 worshippers.
According to eyewitnesses, bandits on motorcycles stormed the church at Dan-Tsauni Gidan Haruna Community in the early hours of Sunday, when worshippers were present.
Ishaya Jurau, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Aminu Masari on Christian Affairs, confirmed the attack to Channels Television.
According to Jurau, security personnel are currently on top of the situation and are working tirelessly to rescue all of the victims unharmed.
He said, “They abducted our members and left the church pastor with injuries while they were conducting service this morning at around 10am.
“The security are currently on top of the situation. They are working tirelessly to rescue the victims unhurt. We appreciate the efforts of the security.”
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