The residents of Katsina State have been thrown into a state of panic as terrorists have a field day, carrying out multiple operations on Wednesday night and Thursday morning in the state, News About Nigeria reports.
The attack has left at least three people dead and several others abducted in the state.
It was gathered that the hoodlums opened fire on unsuspecting Muslim worshippers during Ishai prayer on Wednesday night, killing three of them.
Speaking to newsmen, a source stated that two of the deceased had died within the mosque, while the third person was killed outside the mosque while trying to escape the attack.
He, however, noted that four others who sustained injuries during the attack are currently receiving treatment at the hospital.
“The assailants descended upon our Muslim brothers during Ishai prayer. Tragically, two of them lost their lives within the mosque premises, while a third met a fatal end outside the mosque while attempting to escape the onslaught. Four others sustained injuries and are currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kankara.” He stated.
The source further disclosed that the chaos escalated as the hoodlums further abducted a man and two women during the attack, adding that the man’s refusal to go with the assailants cost him his life as he was mercilessly butchered for daring to defy the abductors.
In another separate attack, at approximately 11:30 PM on Thursday, armed individuals stormed Dangani in Musawa local government, shooting sporadically.
According to a source, the criminals were trailing a wealthy individual from the south, who had visited the area to offer condolences to a grieving relative.
He was, however, fortunate to have escaped their clutches. In return, the hoodlums abducted scores of people from the area, the source disclosed.
