Kidnappers Invade Taraba Mosque, Kill Worshipper, Abduct Businessman, Son

Some rampaging kidnappers who were said to be about 10 in number, have attacked a mosque in Jalingo, Taraba State capital.

They attacked the mosque on Thursday, and killed one person and abducted a businessman and his son.

Daily Trust gathered that kidnappers struck at the mosque located at Jalo Junction in Saminaka area of Jalingo metropolis during Magrib prayers.

The son of businessman is said to be a secondary school student.

The kidnappers have reportedly killed several persons, including a policeman and abducted more than 30 people in the area in few months.

The kidnappers operating from mountains across river Lamurde in Ardo_Kola local government area, have forced many residents to relocate from the area.

Spokesperson of Taraba police command, DSP Usman Abdullahi, could not be reached for comment as of the time of filing this report.