Bandits kill worshipper, abduct others in Zamfara mosque attack
KAURA, Zamfara – Suspected bandits attacked a mosque during the early morning Subhi prayer in Kaura town, located in the Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, on Sunday. The assault resulted in the death of one worshipper and the abduction of several others.
The incident occurred as Muslim congregants gathered for prayer. A security alert platform, Bakatsine, confirmed the incident through a post on its official X account, identifying the victim as Nasiru Sani Kaura.
According to Bakatsine, armed assailants invaded the mosque during the prayer session, fatally shooting Nasiru and abducting several worshippers, who were taken to an unknown location.
Bakatsine expressed concern over the attack, stating, “It is heartbreaking that people can no longer feel safe even inside places of worship.”
As of this report, the number of worshippers who were abducted and their current whereabouts remain unconfirmed. The Zamfara State Police Command has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident.
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