Yet-to-be-identified gunmen have abducted three worshippers at a mosque in Ughelli, Delta State.
According to reports available to NigeriaCrime.com, the mosque, which is located along Okoroda Street in the town, was invaded on Friday by some suspected herdsmen.
The incident reportedly happened at about 6.45am, leaving not less than 11 other worshippers injured.
Narrating what happened, a commercial driver resident in the community, who gave his name simply as Larry, said the attack took place right in the middle of prayers by the Muslim faithful.
He said, “Many residents were jolted from their sleep by gunshots followed by loud cries from people inside the mosque.
“People in my compound were so frightened that nobody could come out. We were only peeping through our windows. While the shooting lasted, we heard loud cries from some worshippers inside the mosque.”
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According to Larry, many residents rushed to the mosque to help take the injured worshippers to the hospital moments after the attackers fled the scene.
“The worshippers told residents that three of their fellow worshippers were taken away by the gunmen,” he added.
When contacted, the Delta State Police Public Relations officer, DSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the attack.
He confirmed that 11 worshippers were injured but said he couldn’t tell the number abducted.
“I just called the DPO at Ughelli and he confirmed to me that 11 persons were injured in the attack at the mosque.
“Police have commenced investigation into the incident to unravel the culprits. For now, no arrest has been made.”