The life of the Imam of a mosque at the Sabon Layi, Kakangi ward in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State has been cut short by bandits in the early hours of Tuesday.
NIGERIACRIME also learnt one worshipper identified as Kabir was also killed, while two others, identified as Bilya Mairabo and Ashiru Mairabo sustained various degrees of injuries.
The victims are presently at the Jibrin Maigwari General Hospital, Birnin-Gwari, receiving medical attention.
Confirming the incident, a community leader, Zubair AbduRrauf, disclosed that the attackers stormed the community around 5am.
AbduRrauf, who holds the title of Danmasanin of Birnin-Gwari, added that the bandits attacked Birnin-Gwari communities almost daily, killing and abducting residents, especially farmers.
He lamented further that these attacks have turned out to become a nightmare for travellers and other road users.
He said, “Yes, an Imam of a mosque and two other worshippers were killed. It occurred around 5 am on Tuesday. Two other worshippers are at the Jibrin Maigwari General Hospital, Birnin-Gwari.
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“The attack took place at Ga Allah Babba of Sabon Layi, an agrarian community in the Western part of Birnin-Gwari. These are areas neighbouring the Kamuku National Park and the Kuyebana Forest in Zamfara and Niger states.
“We are in a precarious situation in Birnin-Gwari. Even on the Kaduna – Birnin-Gwari highway, people are being escorted by either security personnel or the vigilante. Two days ago, the bandits killed two people coming back from Kaduna.
“The bandits’ attack is on a daily basis. Security personnel are really trying their best to see that the attacks are being curtailed but we need a change of strategy from them (security personnel).”
There was no official confirmation from either the state government or the state police command as of the time of filing this report.
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, said, “I am driving and when I stop, I will get back to you.”