Bandits attack mosque during dawn prayers, kill imam, one other, kidnap worshippers

Bandits launched a violent attack early Saturday on Muslims observing the Subh prayer in Kiba Ruwa, a community within the Sabon-Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Local residents told Egbe Mekun Parrots that the attackers stormed the mosque at daybreak and opened fire on those gathered for worship.

Two people, including the imam who was leading the prayer, were confirmed dead in the incident. Several other worshippers were taken away by the gunmen, though the exact number of abductees has not yet been established.

Security operatives have reportedly been notified, and the community remains tense as search-and-rescue operations commence.

The latest assault comes just weeks after bandits struck in neighbouring Kebbi State, attacking the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, where 26 students were abducted.

All military personnel previously posted to the school were said to have been summoned to Abuja for questioning as authorities try to understand why the security post was vacated shortly before the school was attacked.

(Sahara Reporters)