25 members of the same church kidnapped in Nigeria

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Terrorists shoot pastor and abduct congregants gathered for worship in Nigeria.

During worship on January 15, worshipers at New Life for All Church in Dantsauri Village, Katsina State, Nigeria were attacked by terrorists. If a local resident talks about 25 people kidnapped, the police mentioned 5, including 2 minors.

Le police spokesperson of State, SP Gambo Isah, spoke to reporters in Katsina.

“On January 15, 2023, at 7 a.m., a distress call was received indicating that terrorists, in numbers, firing sporadically, invaded the village of Dantsauri in Kankara. The terrorists shot a Pastor Haruna in the hand and kidnapped five women who were preparing to go to church for Sunday service. The DPO of Kankara led a team of police to the village but, before his arrival, the terrorists had fled with the victims. The injured pastor was evacuated to Kankara General Hospital for treatment. »

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