13: Worshippers Killed In Katsina Mosque
Thirteen Islamic worshippers have been killed by bandits in a mosque at Unguwan Mantau Community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State by bandits.
Thirteen Islamic worshippers have been killed by bandits in a mosque at Unguwan Mantau Community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State by bandits.
The incident occurred during the early morning (Fajr) prayers when bandits armed with dangerous weapons stormed a mosque and opened fire on the worshippers.
Security sources said that the attack reprisal over the successful defence of the area by residents against earlier attacks by the hoodlums.
The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasiru Mu’azu, who spoke on Tuesday, described the incident as “a reprisal attack undertaken by the hoodlums after residents of the area had confronted them two days earlier..
According to Mu’azu, the Katsina State Government had already announced immediate security reinforcements and support measures following the tragic incident.
He said the security agencies are currently on the ground in Unguwan Muntau to restore normalcy.
His words, “The incident occurred when criminal elements launched a reprisal attack on the community. The Muslim members of the community were praying in the mosque during the Fajr prayer when the criminal element started shooting sporadically in the mosque.
“The attack was in retaliation for the community’s successful defence efforts two days earlier.
“The people of Unguwan Mantau decided to lay an ambush against the bandits and killed many of them. They rescued victims taken from Ruwan Sanyi village, seized 3 motorcycles, and 2 AK-47s. The security agencies are now on the ground in Unguwan Muntau to restore normalcy.
“We are working towards bringing the bandits to book. As Government, we salute the gallantry and disposition of the people of Unguwar Mantau, and we are committed to fighting these bandits and ensuring safety across our communities.
“The State Government extends heartfelt condolences to the families affected and reaffirms its unwavering support for community-based security initiatives while working to eliminate criminal elements from the region.”
The Commissioner further maintained that, Air component commander of the Forward Operating Base, Nigerian Army, and Nigerian Police Force, have already been deployed to clear the bandits, as they hide under the crops during the rainy season, to perpetrate their evil acts.
According to Mu’azu, the Katsina State Government had already announced immediate security reinforcements and support measures following the tragic incident.
He said the security agencies are currently on the ground in Unguwan Muntau to restore normalcy.
His words, “The incident occurred when criminal elements launched a reprisal attack on the community. The Muslim members of the community were praying in the mosque during the Fajr prayer when the criminal element started shooting sporadically in the mosque.
“The attack was in retaliation for the community’s successful defence efforts two days earlier.
“The people of Unguwan Mantau decided to lay an ambush against the bandits and killed many of them. They rescued victims taken from Ruwan Sanyi village, seized 3 motorcycles, and 2 AK-47s. The security agencies are now on the ground in Unguwan Muntau to restore normalcy.
“We are working towards bringing the bandits to book. As Government, we salute the gallantry and disposition of the people of Unguwar Mantau, and we are committed to fighting these bandits and ensuring safety across our communities.
“The State Government extends heartfelt condolences to the families affected and reaffirms its unwavering support for community-based security initiatives while working to eliminate criminal elements from the region.”
The Commissioner further maintained that, Air component commander of the Forward Operating Base, Nigerian Army, and Nigerian Police Force, have already been deployed to clear the bandits, as they hide under the crops during the rainy season, to perpetrate their evil acts.
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