The insecurity situation in Kaduna has worsened as terrorists invaded a mosque during Friday prayers and killed worshippers. This heinous act has left the community in shock and fear as they grapple with the senseless violence that has plagued their city.
The terrorists’ brazen attack on a place of worship has only served to heighten the insecurity in the region, as residents now fear for their safety even in the most sacred of spaces. The loss of innocent lives in such a brutal manner is a stark reminder of the constant threat of violence that looms over the people of Kaduna.
A resident of the community confirmed the attack, adding that the incident occurred around 2pm on Friday.
Gunmen believed to be terrorists on Friday invaded a mosque and killed two worshippers during Friday prayers at Anguwar Makera, Kwasakwasa Community, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
A resident of the community confirmed the attack, adding that the incident occurred around 2pm on Friday.
According to Daily Trust, Hudu Kwasakwasa, a village leader, also corroborated the incident, saying the bandits opened fire on the worshippers.
“The two worshipers killed were among other Muslims attacked at the Juma’at Mosque in Angwar Makera when the bandits opened fire on them and abducted others today (Friday). The victims have been buried at Old Kuyello cemetery,” he narrated.
He claimed the people were in the second raka’at of the salat when they were attacked, forcing the survivors to flee for their life.
He claimed that the same bandits abducted about 9 persons a few days ago in Angwar Kanawa, a hamlet in the Kwasakwasa area.
He requested assistance from the relevant authorities, claiming that the bandits were ravaging the communities uncontested.
This happened barely 24 hours after bandits abducted over 287 students in the neighbouring Chikun Local Government Area of the state.
The state government and the police command are yet to react to the mosque incident as the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, couldn’t be reached on the phone.
He is also yet to reply to a text message sent to him seeking clarification.