Tension in Buhari's home state as gunmen shoot pastor, kidnap many worshippers

  • Gunmen have struck again in the Kankara local government area of Katsina state, kidnapping five women on their way to church
  • The assailants also shot a pastor at Dan Mai-Tsuani community in Kankara LGA in the early hours of Sunday, January 15
  • Gambo Isah, the police spokesperson in the state, has confirmed the attack and provided further details

Kankara LGA, Kastina state – Gunmen have abducted five women from the Dan Mai-Tsuani community in Kankara LGA in Kastina state.

Gambo Isah, the police spokesperson in the state, has confirmed the attack, saying the assailants stormed the village around 7am on Sunday, January 15, and kidnapped the victims on their way to church, TheCable reported.