BREAKING: Bandits Storm Katsina Mosque, Kidnap 40 Worshippers

Abdullahi HammedMay 10, 2021

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Bandits Storm Katsina Mosque, Kidnap 40 Worshippers

Unknown Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked a mosque in Katsina State, the home state of President Muhammadu Buhari, kidnapped no fewer than 40 worshippers in the mosque.

It was gathered that the incident occurred during the Laylatul Qadr prayer around 12am in Kwata, Jibia Local Government Area of the state.

Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Decree or Night of Power, is one of the most sacred nights in the Islamic calendar. It takes place in the last ten days of Ramadan and was the night in which the Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

Katsina State has witnessed sporadic attacks by bandits and kidnappers that have claimed the lives of many, despite being the home state of President Muhammadu Buhari.

No fewer than 300 people have been reportedly killed by the gunmen in Jibia, Kankara, Dutsinma, Musawa, Danmusa and Safana local government areas.

On December 11, 2020, some bandits kidnapped 344 students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara. They were released about a week later.

Also on December 19, 2020, 84 Islamiyya students of Hizburrahim Islamiyya in Mahuta village, Dandume Local Government Area of the state were also kidnapped but rescued shortly after.