Northern Senators Demand Immediate Release of Borgu Attack Victims

* Forum decries mosque attack, abduction of hundreds

Sunday Aborisade in Abuja

The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has condemned the deadly attack on Kpenya Mosque and neighbouring communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, demanding the immediate and safe release of hundreds of worshippers and residents abducted by the attackers.

The forum also called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify rescue operations and urgently review the security architecture across Niger State and the North-central region to prevent further attacks.