Suspected terrorists stormed a mosque in Gidan Turbe village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, abducting about 40 worshippers during early morning prayers on Sunday.

The assailants, who struck at around 5:30 a.m., surrounded the mosque as prayers were ongoing before forcing the victims into nearby forests around the Gohori axis. Residents said the attackers moved swiftly, leaving the community in shock and fear.

The incident comes amid fragile peace efforts between local leaders and armed groups in the troubled area, aimed at reducing violence during the ongoing farming season. Villagers say the abduction has cast doubt over the sustainability of these initiatives.

Attempts to reach the Zamfara State Police Command for confirmation were unsuccessful, as the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, did not respond to calls or messages.

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