Two other worshippers who sustained serious injuries from the attack were identified as Bilya Mairabo and Ashiru Mairabo. 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 said, “Yes, an Imam of a mosque and two other worshippers were killed. “The bandits’ attack is on a daily basis. When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, told our correspondent on the telephone that he would revert.

Source: Punch October 24, 2023 20:21 UTC