Niger: CAN Seeks Permanent Security Presence in Borgu over Mosque Abductions
CAN says Borgu needs permanent security deployment and stronger surveillance around mosques after abductors took more than 60 worshippers, officials said.
- On Sunday, the Christian Association of Nigeria chapter in Niger State called for permanent security deployment across the Borgu Emirate following the abduction of more than 60 Muslim worshippers during prayers on August 21, 2026.
- Suspected terrorists killed nearly 30 people and abducted worshippers across Dekara, Kpenya, Sabon-Gida, and Gidan-Zana; Bulus Yohanna, CAN Chairman and Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, emphasized urgent intervention to secure rural communities.
- The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, visited the Government House in Minna on Saturday to coordinate rescue efforts, intensifying intelligence gathering and operational collaboration with other security agencies.
- Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago commended police efforts and thanked President Bola Tinubu for his intervention, while reiterating his administration's commitment to supporting security agencies through non-kinetic approaches.
- Borgu has experienced repeated violence in recent months, including suspected Boko Haram attacks on Pissa in June and bandit attacks on travellers along the Wawa-Lumma Road in August, with nine bodies recovered.
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Niger: CAN seeks permanent security presence in Borgu over Mosque abductions
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Niger State chapter, has called for permanent security deployment across the Borgu Emirate following the abduction of Muslim worshippers during Jumu’at prayers. CAN also urged security agencies to strengthen surveillance and protection around places of worship, particularly on Fridays and Sundays when large numbers of worshippers gather. The state CAN chairman, Most Rev. […] Niger: CAN seeks permanent s…
Abductions: CAN Calls For Increased Security At Places Of Worship
The association's call followed the abduction of a number of worshippers and residents from several communities in Borgu LGA. The post Abductions: CAN Calls For Increased Security At Places Of Worship appeared first on Channels Television.
IGP Disu vows rescue of abducted Borgu worshippers
The IGP said security agencies were making progress in the rescue operation, adding that the police had intensified intelligence gathering, operational coordination and meetings with other agencies to achieve the safe recovery of the victims. The post IGP Disu vows rescue of abducted Borgu worshippers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Niger State chapter, has called for permanent security deployment across the Borgu Emirate following the abduction of Muslim worshippers during Jumu’at prayers. CAN also urged security agencies to strengthen surveillance and protection around places of worship, particularly on Fridays and Sundays when large numbers of worshippers gather. The state CAN chairman, Most Rev. … The post Niger: CAN seeks perm…
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