One killed, several worshippers injured as bandits attack Kaduna mosque

A young boy was killed and several worshippers sustained injuries after suspected bandits attacked a mosque during Maghrib prayers in Namama community, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X by security analyst Bakatsine on Monday.

According to the report, the attackers stormed the mosque while worshippers were observing evening prayers amid heavy rainfall and opened fire indiscriminately on those gathered.

The attack reportedly claimed the life of a boy identified as Adamu, while several other worshippers suffered gunshot injuries and were taken for medical treatment.

“Yesterday evening, bandits attacked worshippers during Maghrib prayers at a mosque in Namama community, Giwa LGA of Kaduna State, amid heavy rainfall. The attackers opened fire indiscriminately, killing a young boy identified as Adamu and injuring several other worshippers,” Bakatsine wrote.

He added that prayers were ongoing for the recovery of those injured in the attack.

Reacting to the incident, Bakatsine questioned the continued vulnerability of civilians in places of worship.

“How many more civilians must lose their lives in places of worship before effective measures are taken to protect vulnerable communities?” he asked.