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Police said the terrorists first attacked Gidan-Zana and Kpenya villages before moving to the Mosque, where unspecified number of worshipers were kidnapped.

By Abubakar Akote Yabagi

Suspected terrorists abducted yet-to-be ascertained number of worshipers from a Mosque in Dekara District in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State during Jumaat prayer on Friday, the police have confirmed.

The Spokesperson for Niger Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the abduction of the worshippers on Saturday.

According to him, the incident happened at about 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, when the victims were observing Jumaat prayer.

He said the exact number of those kidnapped was yet to be ascertained.

Abiodun said the terrorists first attacked Gidan-Zana and Kpenya villages before moving to the Mosque, where unspecified number of worshipers were kidnapped.

He however said no life was lost in the incident.

The Niger Police spokesperson added that joint security operatives had been deployed to the area for assessment and rescue operations.

“On 21/8/2026 at about 4 p.m., report received indicated that on same date at about 2 p.m., suspected terrorists invaded Gidan-Zana, Kpenya village via Dekara District Borgu, and Kpenya Mosque and abducted unspecified number of persons during prayers, while others escaped into the nearby forest.

“However, the developing report indicated that no life was lost, while joint security detachment had been deployed to the area for assessment and rescue operations.

“Further development will be made public”, he said.

(NAN)