One killed, two injured as bandits attack worshippers in Zamfara mosque

One killed, two injured as bandits attack worshippers in Zamfara mosque

By: Zagazola Makama

Atleast one person killed and two others injured following a bandit attack on worshippers during Isha (night) prayers in Dole Moriki village, Moriki District of Zurmi Local Government Area.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at about 8:00 p.m. on Saturday when a group of armed bandits invaded the village and opened fire on Muslim worshippers observing Isha prayers in a local mosque.

“One person was confirmed dead at the scene, while two others sustained varying degrees of injuries as the bandits shot sporadically at worshippers during the prayer session,” the statement said.

Security forces were mobilized to the scene, where efforts were made to repel the attackers and restore calm.

The injured victims and the deceased were taken to General Hospital Moriki, where the wounded are currently receiving treatment. The corpse was later released to relatives for burial according to Islamic rites.

One killed, two injured as bandits attack worshippers in Zamfara mosque