Bandits have attacked a mosque in Maigamji village along Funtua-Dandume road, Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State.
A former councillor of Maigamji ward in Funtua LGA of Katsina, Alhaji Lawal Maigamji, said the bandits stormed the mosque during Isha’i prayer on Saturday, December 3, 2022, and opened fire on two people, including the Imam.
He identified those shot as Malam Yusha’u, the Imam, and Hussaini Jamo, a worshipper, adding that they are both receiving treatment at a hospital in Funtua.
“They surrounded the mosque when Ishaa’i congregational prayer was being conducted, after shooting Imam Yusha’u and Hussaini Jamo, they abducted 18 people and made away with them into the bush,” Lawal Maigamji said.
Police spokesperson in the state, Gambo Isah confirmed the development on Sunday.
He said;
“It’s true. Two persons were injured. They kidnapped 13 so far and we are still looking for them,” the spokesperson said.
“Six among the kidnapped persons have been rescued by the combined efforts of the police vigilante.
“The attack happened in Maigamji in Funtua LGA. It happened on Saturday night when the worshippers were praying inside the mosque, that was the last Ishai prayer.
“The terrorists attacked them inside the mosque and shot at the chief imam and one other, they both sustained injuries and have been taken to the Funtua General Hospital. They are both in stable condition.”
In a related development, at least 31 people were reportedly abducted in Karare and Kokiya villages of Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State in the early hours of Friday.
The terrorists, which were said to number about 40 riding on motorcycles, invaded the village where they killed one person and abducted the people including women and children.
It was gathered that some of the abductees were students heading to the Government Day Secondary School, Karare from Kokiya village.
