Armed bandits have reportedly attacked a mosque in Tsafe town, the headquarters of Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria.
According to a resident of the town, Abubakar Tsafe, the assailants parked their motorcycles on the outskirts of the city and entered in native attire to avoid detection.
He told Channels Television that during the attack, the bandits surrounded the mosque and abducted an unspecified number of worshipers.
The incident has raised concerns about the deteriorating security situation in Zamfara State, where criminal elements frequently carry out violent acts, including abductions and attacks on communities.
In response to the situation, members of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards, also known as Askarawa, have been mobilized to rescue the kidnapped victims.
The guards, led by the Commander, Retired Colonel Rabiu Yandoto, are reportedly conducting operations in the bush to locate and secure the release of the abductees.
The Zamfara State Police Command has not officially confirmed the incident.