The Katsina State Police Command, on Sunday, rescued six victims who were abducted by terrorists on Saturday night, in Funtua Local Government Area of the state.
During the attack, not less than 19 worshippers were abducted by the terrorists around 7.40 pm on Saturday, from a mosque at Maigamji community in the Funtua LGA.
The victims were said to be observing the evening prayer (Issahi) in the mosque when the terrorists invaded and abducted them.
The spokesman for the state police command, SP Gambo Isah, confirmed the incident.
He said the Imam was shot at, as well as one other person but they are currently receiving treatment and would be well soon.
While confirming the incident, Isah, however, mentioned that a combined team of the police and the vigilante initially rescued two of the victims on Saturday night while the other four were rescued early in the morning on Sunday.
He said, “It’s true the attack took place. The terrorists stormed the mosque at Maigamji while people were observing Issaih prayers. They shot and injured the Imam and one other person. Those people are currently responding to treatment in the hospital.
“The terrorists also abducted some worshippers that night, but a combined team of the police and the vigilante rescued two of the victims that night. The security operatives also rescued four other victims on Sunday, making a total of six victims who have been rescued so far.
“Presently, 13 victims are still in the custody of the terrorists and our operatives are making serious efforts to ensure that they are rescued without any injury.”
