Bandits invade Zamfara mosque, kidnap worshippers

Armed bandits believed to be kidnappers, on Tuesday attacked a mosque in Gusau, capital of Zamfara State, and abducted scores of worshippers.

It was learnt that the attack was carried out when the Muslim faithful were observing the famous congregational prayer, Tahajjud.

Tahajjud is a special prayer observed by Muslims in the last 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan.