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Niger: Bandits Abduct Pastor, Seven Worshippers

Terrorists have abducted about eight worshippers while attending a church service at Salama Baptist Church in a village called Gidigori in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.

 

 

According to Daily Trust, a source from the community said the incident occurred at about 10 am on Sunday, adding that the Pastor of the Church was among the abductee.

 

It was gathered that the church near Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State.

 

 

Suspected bandits has earlier killed at least 17 people, including a father and son after raiding villages in Mashegu, Lavun and Wushishi Local Government Areas of Niger State.

 

 

The attacks which occurred between 12pm and 8pm on Saturday saw many fled their homes.

Details later…

 

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Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely since 2021. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. 📞 +2349058501092, +2348137827714 ✉️ akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

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