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Gunmen suspected to be bandits abduct six Muslim worshippers during Taraweeh prayers in Azara community, Kachia LGA of Kaduna State, demanding N30 million ransom.
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted Muslim worshippers during Taraweeh prayers at a mosque in Azara community, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The attack occurred at night while residents gathered for Ramadan prayers, throwing the community into panic.
Attackers Fired Shots, Abducted Six Worshippers
A community source said the attackers stormed the area, firing shots into the air to scare residents before abducting six people — four men and two women — from the mosque.
Victims Identified, Ransom Demanded
A community leader, who requested anonymity, confirmed the abduction and identified the victims as:
- Saifullahi Harisu
- Yakubu Yunusa
- Abba Minkailu
- Yusha’u Sadiku
- Maryam Abdullahi
- Aisha Yakubu
He added that the kidnappers have contacted the community, demanding N30 million for the victims’ release.
Police Yet to Respond
As of the time of filing this report, efforts to reach the Kaduna State Police Command spokesperson, ASP Hassan Mansur, were unsuccessful as his phone line was unreachable.
Residents have called for increased security presence in the area to prevent further attacks during the holy month of Ramadan.
