Niger State orders security forces to rescue abducted worshippers in Borgu
The Niger State government has ordered security forces to rescue worshippers abducted by suspected terrorists during Friday prayers in the Borgu region. Authorities are coordinating a joint security operation while urging residents to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in Nigeria and the government's struggle to protect civilians in vulnerable areas.
The Niger State Government has instructed security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue worshippers abducted during Friday prayers in the Kpenya community, Dekara District of Borgu Local Government Area.
This directive follows the attack on Gidan-Zana and Kpenya communities on Friday, when suspected terrorists reportedly stormed Kpenya Mosque during Juma’at prayers.
In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Obed Nana, the state government said initial reports from security agencies indicated that the attackers took an unspecified number of worshippers, while others fled into nearby areas.
The government stated that efforts are ongoing to determine the precise number of those abducted.
According to the statement, Governor Mohammed Bago has directed relevant authorities to work closely with security agencies to secure victims’ release times and restore normalcy in the affected areas.
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