Tragedy struck the city of Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, in the early hours of Tuesday morning as terrorists launched a brazen attack, abducting an unconfirmed number of Muslim worshippers. According to reports, the terror group infiltrated the town around 2 a.m., targeting a mosque where faithful Muslims had gathered for tahajjud, the pre-dawn voluntary prayers observed during the holy month of Ramadan.
The audacious assault sent shockwaves through the community, as the sanctity of a place of worship was violated, and innocent lives were disrupted in the midst of their spiritual devotions. Residents awoke to the harrowing news of the abduction, leaving families and loved ones in a state of anguish and uncertainty about the fate of their missing relatives.
Zagazola Makama, a renowned security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, took to the X platform (formerly known as Twitter) to share the chilling details of the incident, stating, “In the early morning of Tuesday at about 0200hr, bandits sneaked into Gusau Town and abducted several worshippers in a Mosque while they were observing tahajjud (midnight) prayers.”
The Zamfara State Police Command has yet to officially confirm the number of individuals abducted or provide any additional information regarding the incident. Despite multiple attempts by SaharaReporters to reach out to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Yazid Abubakar, their efforts were met with no response, as calls went unanswered, and text messages remained unreplied.
This latest attack in Gusau is a grim reminder of the ongoing security challenges faced by the region, where terrorist groups have continued to wreak havoc, disrupting the lives of innocent civilians and sowing fear throughout communities. The abduction of worshippers from a mosque adds a particularly disturbing dimension to the violence, as it violates not only the sanctity of human life but also the sacred spaces meant for spiritual solace and peace.
As the authorities grapple with the situation, the families of the abducted worshippers are left grappling with uncertainty and anguish, desperately hoping for the safe return of their loved ones. This brazen attack serves as a sobering wake-up call, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated efforts to address the security threats and restore a sense of safety and normalcy to the region.
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BREAKING: Terrorists Attack Zamfara Capital Gusau, Abduct Several Muslim Worshippers Published in saharareporters