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2022-09-21 Africa Subsaharan
Gunmen Storm Church Vigil In Niger State Community, Abduct Pastor, Two Others
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A pastor and two others have been reportedly kidnapped in a hilly Church behind Niger Motel in the Japap area of Suleja in Niger State.

The kidnapped church leader was Identified simply as Mama Comfort.

It was learnt that the incident happened in the early hours of Saturday around 1am when worshippers were observing a vigil.

A vigilante in the community told Daily Trust that they became aware of the button men’s presence after several gunshots.

He said, "We became aware of their presence after several gunshots.

"We responded with our cartridge guns for some time before being overwhelmed by their superior arms; forcing us to retreat and take cover.

"As the kidnappers were leaving the area, they went into the church where sounds of drums were coming from and kidnapped the church leader known as Mama Comfort.

"The attackers fled with their three victims around 2am on noticing the presence of soldiers who arrived from Zuma Barracks, Suleja," he added.
Posted by Fred 2022-09-21 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11149 views ]  Top
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