The Katsina State government has mobilised more security troops in response to a terrible attack by bandits that killed 13 worshippers in a mosque in the state’s Malumfashi Local Administration Area early Tuesday morning.
According to reports, the terrorists were on a revenge mission when they opened fire on worshippers in the Unguwan Mantau village, killing 13 people.
Dr Nasir Mu’azu, the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, told journalists on Tuesday that the state administration has ordered emergency security reinforcements and support measures in response to a terrible occurrence.
According to him, “The incident occurred when criminal elements launched a reprisal attack on the community. The Muslim members of the community were praying in the mosque during the Fajr prayer when the criminal element started shooting sporadically in the mosque.
“The attack was in retaliation for the community’s successful defence efforts two days earlier. The people of Unguwan Mantau decided to lay an ambush against the bandits and killed many of them. They rescued victims taken from Ruwan Sanyi village and seized 3 motorcycles and 2 AK-47s.
“The security agencies are now on the ground in Unguwan Muntau to restore normalcy.
“The air component commander of the Forward Operating Base, the Nigerian Army, and the Nigerian Police Force have already deployed to clear those bandits because during the rainy season, bandits hide under the crops to perpetrate their evil acts. We are working towards bringing the bandits to book.
“As government, we salute the gallantry and disposition of the people of Unguwar Mantau, and we are committed to fighting these bandits and ensuring safety across our communities.
“The State Government extends heartfelt condolences to the families affected and reaffirms its unwavering support for community-based security initiatives while working to eliminate criminal elements from the region.”
