Tragedy struck in Maiyama, Kebbi State, as five worshippers were killed and three others injured during an attack on a mosque in Dadin Kowa community.
The Kebbi State Police Command revealed that suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group carried out the assault during Taraweeh prayers at around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Police Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, described the attack as a reprisal, noting that the assailants fled into the bush before security forces arrived. Military personnel, local vigilantes, and police were deployed immediately to restore order.
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Residents suspect the attack may be linked to recent security operations targeting the group’s hideouts and a failed ambush on a military convoy.
This incident comes just a week after Lakurawa fighters allegedly killed dozens in Arewa Local Government Area.
The police have condoled with the victims’ families and the Maiyama community over the tragic loss.
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