October 6, 2024

October 6, 2024

Bandits Attack Church, Kidnap 25 Worshippers In Katsina

Gunmen suspected to be terrorists, on Sunday morning, attacked New Life for All Church in Kankara local government area of Katsina State and kidnapped 25 worshipers.

The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Aminu Bello Masari on Christian Affairs, Rev. Ishaya Jurau, disclosed this on Sunday.

He said: “Bandits attacked New Life for All Church in Jan-Tsauni, Gidan Haruna in Kankara local government of Katsina State today (Sunday) around 10am.

“They abducted 25 worshippers and left the church pastor with injuries while they were conducting service this morning.”

According to him, security personnel in the State have heightened their effort to seek the release of the kidnap victims.

 

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