Olawale Ajimotokan, Sunday Aborisade in Abuja and Laleye Dipo in Minna
Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Northern Senators Forum (NSF) challenged President Bola Tinubu on the rescue of all victims abducted during the August 21 terrorist attack on four communities in Niger State.
They also charged National Security Council and all relevant security agencies to treat the rescue of all the victims, in the four communities of Gbeji (Gidan-Zana), Kpenya, Giyan Gbasu and Dekara in Borgu, where over 30 civilians were killed and scores injured at a congregational prayer, as an urgent national priority.
NSCIA condemned the attack, in a statement by its public affairs officer, Abbas Jimoh, saying it is deeply traumatised by the terror on defenceless communities. It urged the federal government to advance beyond periodical rescue operations.
NSCIA described the invasion of a mosque during Jumu’at prayers and the abduction of more than 60 worshippers as a heinous assault on innocent Nigerians, on the sanctity of worship, and the fundamental right of citizens to practise their faith without fear.
