Some terrorists, on Tuesday, invaded a mosque at the Sabon Layi, in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing the Imam…CONTINUE READING>>...CONTINUE READING
Three worshippers Kabir, Bilya Mairabo and Ashiru Mairabo — also sustained various degrees of injuries during the attack.
The worshippers were said to be receiving medical attention at the Jibrin Maigwari General Hospital, Birnin-Gwari.
A community leader, Zubair AbduRrauf, said the incident occurred during the early morning prayers around 5am.
“Yes, an Imam of a mosque and two other worshippers were killed. It occurred around 5 am on Tuesday. Two other worshippers are at the Jibrin Maigwari General Hospital, Birnin-Gwari,” he said, according to Punch.
“The attack took place at Ga Allah Babba of Sabon Layi, an agrarian community in the Western part of Birnin-Gwari. These are areas neighbouring the Kamuku National Park and the Kuyebana Forest in Zamfara and Niger states.
“We are in a precarious situation in Birnin-Gwari. Even on the Kaduna – Birnin-Gwari highway, people are being escorted by either security personnel or the vigilante. Two days ago, the bandits killed two people coming back from Kaduna.
“The bandits’ attack is on a daily basis. Security personnel are really trying their best to see that the attacks are being curtailed but we need a change of strategy from them (security personnel).”
There was no official confirmation from either the state government or the state police command as of the time of filing this report…CONTINUE READING>>
