The Imam and one worshipper, identified as Kabir, were killed by several bandits during an early-morning raid on a mosque in Sabon Layi, Kakangi ward, Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area, Kaduna State, on Tuesday. Two other worshippers were injured to varying degrees.
Bilya Mairabo and Ashiru Mairabo were two more worshippers who were seriously injured in the incident.
It was reported that they were being treated at Birnin-Gwari’s Jibrin Maigwari General Hospital.
The Danmasanin of Birnin-Gwari, AbduRrauf, continued, saying that the bandits had nearly daily attacks on the communities of Birnin-Gwari, killing and kidnapping people, mostly farmers.
He continued by saying that the situation on the Birnin-Gwari-Kaduna highway was particularly concerning and that it had turned into a nightmare for drivers and other road users.
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