Terrorists Attack Kebbi Mosque, Kill 5 Worshippers
Naija News • 5d ago
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Suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked a mosque in Dadinkowa community, Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing five worshippers and injuring three others on Wednesday night.
The attack occurred during Taraweeh prayers and was reportedly a reprisal for a failed ambush on the convoy of Maj.-Gen. Bemgha Koughna, General Officer Commanding 8 Division, on February 24.
The Kebbi Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed the attack, stating that the terrorists targeted the mosque after their ambush was foiled, resulting in the neutralization of five attackers. “The attack was a reprisal by suspected Lakurawa terrorist elements following a failed ambush on troops of the Nigerian Army attached to the 8 Division,” Usman said.
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