Gunmen Kill 21 in Attack on Nigeria Mosque
The attack occurred when the villagers were observing their early morning prayers on Sunday. Some women and children sustained various degrees of injuries.
According to a witness, the attackers killed everyone in the mosque including the imam.
The Niger state Police Command confirmed that the attack was a reprisal for the death of a herdsman who died as a result of the disagreement between the villagers and the herdsmen.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana who said 20 people were killed explained that the killing of a herder was managed,” but it appears they were not satisfied and decided to retaliate.”
He said eight people who sustained various degrees of injuries due to the commotion that occurred during the attack are currently recuperating in a nearby hospital.
He said that there is peace in the community as mobile policemen have been deployed to ensure that there is no more trouble from any of the affected parties.
Source: saharareporters.com
