Bandits Attack Mosque in Kaduna, Killing Seven Worshippers.
In a tragic incident, a group of bandits attacked a mosque in Saya-Saya Village, located in the Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State, resulting in the death of seven worshippers. The attack occurred during Friday night’s Isha’i (Sunset) prayers, catching the Muslim worshippers off guard.
According to reports, five worshippers, including a vigilante leader, were fatally shot inside the mosque during the prayer session, while two other victims met a similar fate in different parts of the village.
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An anonymous source disclosed, “Two other victims were killed by the bandits in other parts of the village.”
The head of the community, Abdulrahaman Yusuf, confirmed the devastating incident. He stated that the vigilante leader was among the victims killed inside the mosque while worshippers were engaged in prayer. The attackers had apparently tracked him down to the mosque, where they carried out the deadly assault.
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Yusuf recounted the terrifying ordeal: “We suspected they traced the vigilante leader to the mosque to attack him. We were inside the mosque praying when they arrived and started shooting. Five persons were killed in the mosque, while a driver who brought food items to the village was also killed. The other person was killed at a nearby village.”
Following the bandits’ attack, security has been intensified in the Ikara area. Local authorities responded by deploying security agencies, including soldiers and police personnel, to the scene. However, by the time they arrived at around 12:30 a.m., the bandits had already fled the village.
The acting Public Relations Officer of the Kaduna State Police Command, Mansir Alhassan, confirmed the attack and subsequent police mobilization. He expressed the need for the public to report any suspicious activities or unfamiliar individuals in their communities promptly.
Alhassan also pointed out that the delay in reporting the presence of the bandits by the local community contributed to the unfortunate incident. He urged residents to collaborate with security agencies by promptly sharing information about suspicious persons or activities.
This tragic incident underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by communities in certain regions of Nigeria and highlights the importance of prompt communication with law enforcement agencies to prevent such attacks.
