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Funtua Abduction Update: Vigilante group arrests 3 suspected terrorists, confirms 3 worshippers abducted

Last updated: December 4, 2022 1:33 pm
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Katsina state commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria Salisu Rabo, has confirmed the arrest of 3 suspected terrorists who took part in the attack on a mosque at Maigamji community in Funtua Local Government Area of the state.

Rabo while confirming the development to AIT news also added that, 3 worshippers were abducted during the attack on the mosque Saturday night, December 3.

He also confirmed that the terrorists, came through Maigora village into Maigamji in Funtua community around 7:00 to 7:30 pm before launching the attack on the mosque leading to the abduction of 3 worshippers.

Also read: Terrorists attacks down by about 80% in Katsina State – Security Experts

The commander further said that, the 3 suspected terrorists were arrested early Sunday morning, December 4 at a hill around Dutsen Kadiyawa by men of the vigilante group and have since been handed over to the military for further actions.

Recall that on Saturday night, December 3, suspected terrorists launched an attack on a mosque in Maigamji community in Funtua Local Government Area abducting unspecified number of worshippers.

(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)

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