Unguwan Mantau community in Malumfashi Local Government, Katsina State, was thrown into mourning on Tuesday after bandits stormed a mosque during dawn prayers, killing 13 worshippers in cold blood.
The Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Muazu, confirmed the tragedy, describing it as a reprisal assault by armed bandits.
“The Muslim members of the community were praying in the mosque during the Fajr prayer when the criminal elements started shooting sporadically in the mosque,” Muazu revealed in a statement.
According to him, the attackers struck in revenge after villagers of Unguwan Mantau ambushed and killed several bandits two days earlier.
“The incident occurred when criminal elements launched a reprisal attack on the community, it was in retaliation for the community’s successful defence efforts,” he said.
Security forces have since been deployed to the area to restore order.
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👉 JOIN GISTSMATE WHATSAPP CHANNEL“The Air Component Commander of the Forward Operating Base, Nigerian Army, and the Nigerian Police Force have already been deployed to clear those bandits,” Muazu announced.
He explained that bandits often exploit the rainy season by hiding under crops to evade detection.
“We are working towards bringing the bandits to book,” he stressed, adding that government would not relent in its crackdown on criminal gangs.
Muazu hailed the courage of the villagers who stood up against the attackers, saying: “As government, we salute the gallantry disposition of the people of Unguwan Mantau, and we are committed to fighting these bandits and ensuring safety across our communities.”
The state government extended condolences to the bereaved families and reaffirmed support for community-based security initiatives to combat the menace.
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