By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: Bandits Gun Down Worshippers During Friday Prayers in Kaduna
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
News

Bandits Gun Down Worshippers During Friday Prayers in Kaduna

Adamu Abubakar
By Adamu Abubakar
Published: March 8, 2024
Share
2 Min Read
SHARE

At least two worshippers were killed in a brutal attack during Driday prayers at Anguwar Makera in the Kwasakwasa Community of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area, Kaduna State.

Okay.ng learnt that the incident occurred around 2 pm.

Community leader Hudu Kwasakwasa confirmed the devastating attack, stating that armed bandits indiscriminately opened fire on worshippers at the Juma’at Mosque in Angwar Makera.

The victims, part of a larger congregation, were fatally shot while in the midst of prayer. The assailants also abducted several individuals before fleeing the scene.

- Advertisement -

The targeted worshippers were in the midst of the second raka’at of the salat when the attackers struck, prompting others to flee for their lives. Kwasakwasa revealed that this assault follows a recent abduction of nine individuals in the neighboring community of Angwar Kanawa.

Expressing dismay at the recurring attacks, Kwasakwasa appealed for urgent intervention from relevant authorities, emphasizing the impunity with which bandits continue to terrorize communities in the area.

The tragic incident occurred less than 24 hours after the abduction of over 287 students in Chikun Local Government Area, further underscoring the escalating insecurity in the region.

As of reporting, neither the State Government nor the Police Command has issued a response to the mosque attack.

- Advertisement -

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:Kaduna State
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Tinubu Tinubu Vows Justice, Directs Rescue of Abducted Victims in Borno, Kaduna
Next Article Latest Prices of Generators in Nigeria Today – 8 March 2024

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,605.00
Sell Rate ₦1,620.00

Last updated: 4 days ago (June 3, 2025 2:33 pm)

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

USD/NGN Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Tinubu Urged by PDP to Cut Fuel and Electricity Costs Amid Eid-el-Kabir Festivities
News
Mike Ejeagha
Mike Ejeagha, Nigerian Highlife Maestro, Dies at 95
News
Tinubu Welcomes Gov Eno to APC as Political Realignments Intensify Across States
Politics Top stories
Super Eagles Rally to Draw Against Russia in International Friendly
Sport
Manchester United Raises Annual Core Profit Forecast to Between £180m and £190m After Europa League Boost
Sport
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

Ange Postecoglou
Sport

Tottenham Hotspur Part Ways with Ange Postecoglou Despite Europa League Glory

Yusuf Abubakar
Yusuf Abubakar
June 6, 2025
News

Dangote Names Main Refinery Access Road “Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road” in Honor of President

Muhammad A. Aliyu
Muhammad A. Aliyu
June 6, 2025
L-R: Ify Okoye, Digital Creator; Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Actress; Stella Erebor, Head Internal Audit, Nigerian Communications Commission; Emanuella Samuel, Comedienne/Actress, Sylvia Musalagani, Safety Policy Manager, Africa, Middle East & Turkey (AMET), Meta, and Nicole Chikwe, founder of The Mummy Summit, during the launch of Instagram teen accounts in Lagos on Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Tech

Meta Launches Teen Accounts on Instagram in Nigeria to Enhance Online Safety for Young Users

Farouk Mohammed
Farouk Mohammed
June 6, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?