Amnesty International has urged the Nigerian government to make the rescue of worshippers abducted during a mosque attack in Niger State an immediate priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The organisation said suspected terrorists invaded Kpenya Mosque in Borgu Local Government Area during Friday prayers on August 21 and abducted an unspecified number of worshippers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local residents, however, told authorities that more than 80 people might have been taken during the assault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Niger State Government has confirmed the attack but said it was still working to establish the precise number of victims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the state government, the attackers targeted Gidan-Zana and Kpenya communities, forcing some residents to flee to surrounding areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commissioner for Information and Orientation Obed Nana said security personnel had been deployed to assess the situation and pursue the attackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said authorities would avoid releasing sensitive operational information that could undermine efforts to rescue the victims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amnesty said the attack was particularly disturbing because it occurred inside a place of worship while people were observing Friday prayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rights group warned that people who survive mass abductions in Nigeria have previously described conditions involving torture, starvation and other forms of abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It called for immediate action to ensure the safe return of those taken from the mosque and urged the government to improve protection for vulnerable rural communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The attack adds to mounting security concerns in parts of northern Nigeria, particularly along the corridor around Borgu, Kainji Lake National Park and the Niger-Kebbi border area. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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