Bandits killed 15 worshippers, injured many during an attack on a Mosque in Zamfara.
By Emma Ogbuehi
Bandits have attacked a Jummat mosque in Ruwan Jema town in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing 15 worshippers.
This is coming barely three weeks after the terrorists attacked a Friday Mosque at Zugu town in the same local government area where 45 worshippers were kidnapped.
According to Nigerian Tribune, a resident of the town, Ahmed Bukkuyum, said the bandits hid their AK-47 inside their clothes and pretended to be worshippers.
“They came to the mosque on motorcycles but nobody suspected that they were bandits. We thought they came to observe the weekly prayers,” he said.
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Findings revealed that as soon as the prayers commenced, the hoodlums opened fire at the worshippers.
In the process, it was said that 15 worshippers were gunned down, while many worshippers were said to have sustained injuries.
According to the source, the death toll could increase as there are many residents who are still missing. As of the time of filing this report, there is no statement from the state government or the police.
The attack on the worshippers in Zamfara Mosque bore striking resemblance to the assault on Christian faithful at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, some months ago.
On Sunday, June 5, terrorists exploded bombs and rained bullets at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, killing dozens and injuring many others.
The gunmen, who disguised as worshippers, detonated the explosives before opening fire on members of the church.
When the guns quieted, no fewer than 40 worshippers, including four children, were killed on the church premises.
They were said to have operated unchallenged by security agents for about 30 minutes.
Those killed were given mass burial in Emure community, in the state, amid tears by family members and friends.
Exactly two weeks after the Owo incident, bandits again, struck in Kaduna State, killing three and injuring many, during an attack at worshippers at St Moses Catholic Church in Robuh, Ungwan Aku, Kajuru Local Government Area of the State,
The terrorists also abducted many worshippers during the attack, which happened while the church was rounding off the first mass.
In recent times worship centres have come under serious attack by terrorists, with some members of the clergy killed while many have been abducted for ransom.