Several worshippers were abducted and others injured when armed bandits stormed a mosque during evening prayers in Unguwar Galadunci community, Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The attack, which occurred during Isha'i (night) prayers on Friday, represents another violent incident in the troubled northwestern region of Nigeria, where banditry has continued to plague local communities.

Security analyst Bakatsine first reported the incident on social media platform X on Saturday, describing it as "a devastating blow as northwest communities face relentless attacks."

"Yesterday evening during Isha prayer, bandits stormed a mosque in Unguwar Galadunci, Anka LGA, Zamfara State. Several worshippers were abducted and others injured," Bakatsine wrote.

As of the time of this report, authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the attack. The exact number of abducted victims remains unclear, and details about the injured worshippers are still emerging.

This incident adds to the growing concern over insecurity in Zamfara State, where armed bandits have carried out numerous attacks on communities, including abductions of women and children in recent months.

Local civil society organizations have increasingly called for stronger security measures to protect vulnerable communities in the region, with some groups reportedly demanding the resignation of state leadership over the persistent security challenges.

BenriNews will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available from official sources.