Mosque Attack in Kaduna Leaves One
Worshipper Dead
The police in Kaduna state have arrested twelve suspects who attacked a mosque and stabbed one person to death in the Tudun Wada area, Kaduna South local government Area of the state.
The spokesman of Kaduna State Police Command, Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
He said the hoodlums from Malalin Gabas, Tudun Was, Rafin Guza and Unguwar Baduko areas attacked Muslim worshippers performing Tahajjud prayer at Layin Bliya, Makwa Road in Rigasa at about 2 pm on Friday.
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According to him, before the arrival of police operatives and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, the hoodlums had already stabbed a 28-year-old man, Usman Mohammed, to death.
Following the incident, the police swiftly apprehended 12 suspects who confessed to having partaken in the attack and recovered several weapons from them.
The police said a full-scale investigation has been launched to uncover the full details of the incident and ensure justice is served.
The Kaduna State Police Command said it has significantly increased security deployments across strategic areas, particularly around mosques where such prayers are conducted.
The Command also urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities promptly to the police to aid in effective crime prevention.
It warned all miscreants to desist from their criminal activities or face the full weight of the law if caught.
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