By Ayo Kehinde
At least 40 Muslim worshippers have been abducted on Monday, by suspected armed bandits during early morning prayers at Gidan Turbe village mosque in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
A leader in the community, Abdullahi, said the bandits invaded the mosque at about 5:30 a.m..
Noting that the abducted worshippers were later taken into forests around the Gohori axis of Tsafe, Abdullahi said the attack signalled the collapse of the peace deal both Katsina and Zamfara States had with the bandits terrorising the North-West.
Meanwhile, troops attached with Operation Fansan Yamman said they have conducted several operations across the North-West theatre, foiling terrorist attacks and recovering items in Zamfara Katsina and Kebbi States.
In Zamfara, troops of 1 Brigade, Team 7, on patrol at Mararaba Kyeware came under ambush near Kuka village. Two soldiers sustained injuries and were evacuated to Tsafe General Hospital for treatment before being moved to 1 Brigade Medical Centre.
In Katsina, troops of 17 Brigade FOB Mabai in Kankara LGA ambushed terrorists near Gatakawa village, recovering a motorcycle and a mobile phone. In Katsina, troops of 17 Brigade FOB Mabai ambushed terrorists near Gatakawa village, recovering a motorcycle and a mobile phone.
In Danmusa, soldiers repelled an ambush on Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) operatives, though one officer later died from gunshot wounds.
Similarly, troops of 8 Division Garrison engaged terrorists at Ungushi village, Kebbe LGA of Kebbi State, forcing them to flee. A civilian injured in the attack was evacuated to Kebbe General Hospital. In Augie LGA, troops and NSCDC personnel also responded to an incident in Tunga Dade, where terrorists stole a motorcycle before escaping.
