Bandits on Friday attacked a mosque in Ruwan Jema community, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The attack which occured during a Juma’at service, saw the terrorists killing over 10 worshippers.
This is coming just three weeks after a mosque in Zugu community, Gummi Local Government Area of the state was attacked and some worshippers kidnapped.
Speaking to newsmen on the latest attack, a resident of the community, Usman Lawal, said the attack caused a stampede in the mosque.
“When they laid siege, the armed criminals stormed the mosque when the worshippers were observing Juma’at prayer. We were observing the last Rakaat when suddenly they started firing. Pandemonium broke out as every one was running for dear life. He said
“They opened fire on the worshippers, killing at least 13 people on the spot. Dozens of others were also injured in a stampede. The armed criminals also killed a number of residents they found in the surrounding bushes.
“The remains of the residents are being picked from the farms and their funeral prayer was slated for evening today. Bodies are still being picked from forest. Some of the injured victims are responding to treatments in medical facilities in Zamfara and neighbouring Sokoto state.”
