Terrorists Invade Katsina Church, Kidnap 25 Worshippers

The New Life For All Church in the Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State was attacked by terrorists armed with a sophisticated gun.

Naija News learnt that the terrorists kidnapped at least twenty-five worshippers in the attack.

Eyewitnesses that spoke with Channels Tv on the incident said the terrorists invaded that church at Dan-Tsauni Gidan Haruna Community riding on motorcycles.

The terrorists was said to have attacked the church in the early hours of Sunday when worshippers were in church.

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.

Jurau said security operatives are making effort to rescue the victims unhurt.

He said, “They abducted our members and left the church pastor with injuries while they were conducting service this morning at around 10 am.

“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.”