EXCLUSIVE: Terrorists Abducted Scores During Jumu’ah Prayers In Niger Communities After Residents Rejected Levies, Religious Rules –Sources

The terrorists first attacked Gidan-Zana and Kpenya before storming Kpenya Mosque, where they abducted worshippers gathered for Friday prayers.

Terrorists have abducted scores of worshippers, including the 90-year-old father of the District Head of Dekara and the Chief Imam of Dekara Central Mosque, during coordinated attacks on communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, SaharaReporters has learnt.

The attacks occurred around 2:00pm on Friday, August 21, 2026, during Jumu’ah prayers, according to residents and community sources who spoke with SaharaReporters.

The terrorists first attacked Gidan-Zana and Kpenya before storming Kpenya Mosque, where they abducted worshippers gathered for Friday prayers.

Residents said the attacks were not limited to the two communities, but were coordinated across Dekara District and neighbouring villages.