Terrorists are reported to have invaded the New Life For All Church in the Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State and kidnapped at least 25 worshippers.
Eyewitnesses told Channels Tv that the terrorists invaded that church at Dan-Tsauni Gidan Haruna Community riding on motorcycles and armed with sophisticated weapons.
The attacked the worshippers in the early hours of Sunday during the weekly worship service.
The incident was confirmed by the Senior Special Assistant to the Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari on Christian Affairs, Ishaya Jurau.
According to Jurau, security personnel are currently on top of the situation and are working tirelessly to rescue all the victims unhurt.
He disclosed that the terrorists left the church pastor with injuries, while they were conducting service in the morning.
He said, “They abducted our members and left the church pastor with injuries while they were conducting service this morning at around 10:00am.
“The security is 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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