Bandits kill boy and wound worshippers in Kaduna mosque attack

A boy was killed and several worshippers were injured when bandits attacked a mosque during Maghrib prayers in the Namama community of Giwa Local Government Area, Kaduna State.

The incident was reported in a post shared on X on Monday by security analyst Bakatsine.

According to the post, the attackers stormed the mosque while worshippers were observing evening prayers amid heavy rainfall and opened fire indiscriminately on those inside.

The attack resulted in the death of a young boy named Adamu, while several other worshippers sustained injuries and were rushed for medical attention.

“Yesterday evening, bandits attacked worshippers during Maghrib prayers at a mosque in Namama community, Giwa LGA of Kaduna State, amid heavy rainfall. The attackers opened fire indiscriminately, killing a young boy identified as Adamu and injuring several other worshippers,” Bakatsine wrote.

Bakatsine added that prayers are also ongoing for the recovery of those injured.

“How many more civilians must lose their lives in places of worship before effective measures are taken to protect vulnerable communities?” he asked.