Police confirm killing of five worshippers in Kebbi mosque attack
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that five worshippers were killed in an attack on a mosque in Maiyama Local Government Area. The incident happened on Wednesday night during Taraweeh prayers in Dadin Kowa community. Police spokesperson Bashir Usman said suspected members of the Lakurawa group carried out the assault. Three other worshippers were […]
Barbaric’ — Speaker Abbas on Borno mosque attack
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has strongly condemned the recent attack on a mosque in Borno State, describing it as barbaric and completely unacceptable. He said the act shows total disregard for human life and the sanctity of places of worship. Abbas expressed sympathy with the victims and their families, noting […]
Borno mosque attack: Tinubu orders intensified security operations – Shettima
President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to intensify operations across Borno State following the recent attack on a mosque in the state. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this while reacting to the incident, describing it as a painful act of violence against innocent worshippers and the nation as a whole. Shettima said the President […]
Bandits k!ll worshiper, abduct others in Sokoto mosque
Gunmen suspected to be bandits stormed a mosque in Marnona village, Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, during early morning prayers. They killed one person and kidnapped several worshipers. Witnesses said the attackers, who were armed with sophisticated weapons, arrived on Sunday, August 10, 2025, and opened fire on people praying, throwing the community […]
UN reacts to mosque attack, killing of 44 worshippers in Niger
The United Nations has strongly condemned a brutal attack on a mosque in Kokorou village, western Niger, where 44 worshippers were killed, and 20 others were injured. According to reports, armed militants from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), a group linked to ISIL, surrounded Fambita Mosque last Friday and opened fire on […]
Armed Terrorists Disrupt Friday Prayers in Katsina, Forcing Worshippers to Flee
In a disturbing event on Friday, armed terrorists attacked several mosques in the Dan-Ali community, located in Katsina State’s Danmusa Local Government Area. The attack took place during Jummat prayers, causing worshippers to flee for safety as gunfire rang out. “We were at the Jummat prayer when we heard the shooting and everybody ran. We […]