Terrorists Attack Borgu Mosque, Killing 30 and Abducting 60
On Friday, during Jumaat prayers, terrorists attacked Muslim worshippers in Borgu local government area, resulting in approximately 30 deaths and the abduction of over 60 individuals from mosques in the villages of Dekara, Kpenya, Sabon-Gida, and Gidan-Zana. The chairman of Borgu, Mohammed Abdullahi, confirmed the incidents, stating that the attackers forced worshippers out of their mosques and into the forest.
Following the attacks, residents recovered and buried around 30 bodies. Abdullahi noted that the military has since restored calm, although many residents fled to New Bussa and the neighboring Benin Republic due to threats from the terrorists.
President Bola Tinubu condemned the mass abduction and ordered security agencies to rescue the captives. A joint security operation has been deployed to track the attackers.
The terrorists released a video of the captives on social media, further escalating concerns in the affected communities.
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