Abductors of worshipers in Maza-Kuka Community, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State, have demanded N60 million ransom from families of the victims.
Gunmen had invaded the community in the early hours of Monday when villagers were observing early morning prayers and killed no fewer than 18 people while several others were kidnapped.
A source from the community, who spoke in confidence, told our correspondent that 11 people were kidnapped including the Chief Imam.
“They called yesterday, demanding N60 million ransom. Wedon’tknowwhattodofornow. ThoughitisaFridaymosque, the Chief Imam who leads five daily prayers was kidnapped along with 10 others,” he said.
It was also gathered that a woman was among those killed during the attack.
A reliable source, who said the woman was a wife to his close friend, said, “When they were attacking, she shouted and attempted to run. That was when they shot her and she died instantly. If not, they didn’t touch women and all the abductees were men.”
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According to a report, Kidnappers have demanded a N60 million ransom from families of abducted worshippers in Maza-Kuka community, Mashegu local government area of Niger State.
Gunmen had stormed the Maza-Kuka community in the early hours of Monday during the morning prayers and killed about 18 persons and kidnapped many others.
A source who sought anonymity confirmed that 11 persons were abducted including the Chief Imam of the community.
According to the source, “They (kidnappers) called demanding N60 million as ransom before those kidnapped can regain their freedom.”
The source said the community is confused, worrying that the 10 worshippers kidnapped at Friday’s prayer alongside the Chief Imam were still in captivity.
The source said one woman was who is now deceased, was killed because she screamed and tried to run for her life when the attackers arrived.
