Suspected members of the Lakurawa armed group have reportedly attacked Dadin-Kowa community in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing several residents and injuring many others during Taraweeh prayers. This was disclosed in a post today by security analyst and crisis journalist, Bakatsine, via his X handle.
According to the report, the attackers stormed the community yesterday night and targeted worshippers observing prayers in a mosque. The incident was said to have resulted in multiple fatalities, with several others sustaining injuries.
Bakatsine described the development as a grim reminder of the persistent insecurity in parts of northern Nigeria, noting that the attack occurred during the holy month of Ramadan.
He questioned how individuals who kill innocent worshippers inside a mosque during Ramadan could claim to represent Islam, stating that such actions only tarnish the image of the religion and fuel hostility against the faith.
As of the time of filing this report, security agencies are yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
