Tag: Worshippers

Kebbi: Terrorists attack mosque, kill 5 worshippers

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Kebbi mosque attack

Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have attacked a mosque in Kebbi State, killing five worshippers and injuring three others in what authorities described as a reprisal following a failed ambush on a Nigerian Army convoy. The assailants reportedly stormed the Daɗinkowa community mosque, in Maiyama local government area, on Wednesday evening and opened fire on congregants during the taraweeh prayers. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Command, SP Bashir Usman, said the attack was carried out in retaliation for an earlier military operation against the group.…

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Kaduna: Police debunk mass kidnap of over 100 worshippers

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Kaduna Police debunk

The Kaduna State Police Commissioner, Muhammad Rabiu, has dismissed reports alleging the kidnapping of over 100 worshippers in Kajuru, Kaduna State, as falsehoods. Rabiu said the claims were being peddled by “conflict entrepreneurs” seeking to destabilise Kaduna State and undermine the prevailing peace. Addressing newsmen after the State Security Council meeting yesterday, he challenged accusers to provide names and details of any alleged victims. “Let anyone who claims this kidnapping occurred come forward with names and particulars of the victims”, the Commissioner said. He warned rumour mongers to desist, stressing…

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Mosque bomb blast in Maiduguri market kill many worshippers

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Borno mosque attack

Several worshippers were killed yesterday after an explosive device detonated inside a mosque at Gamborun Market in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The explosion occurred while worshippers were gathered for prayers, causing panic and chaos within the busy market area. Eyewitnesses said the blast ripped through part of the mosque, killing some worshippers instantly and leaving others with varying degrees of injuries. Traders and residents in the area were seen fleeing the scene as thick smoke billowed from the mosque, while others attempted to assist victims before emergency responders arrived.…

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