In another sorrowful occurrence of banditry, attackers targeted a mosque in the Birnin Gwari Local Governance Area of Kaduna State, resulting in the demise of two worshippers. This assault closely follows a prior attack on LEA Primary School and Government Secondary School Kuriga in the Chikun Local Governance Area of the state, emphasizing the prevailing menace of insecurity afflicting the vicinity.
While Kaduna State police authorities are yet to authenticate the assault, a community leader disclosed to Channels Television that the assailants raided the mosque situated in the Anguwar Makerain Kwasakwasa community around 2 PM on Friday. The armed intruders indiscriminately discharged firearms at worshippers partaking in the second round of the Salat prayers, sparking panic and disorder among the congregation.
The audacious assault on the mosque underscores the boldness and cruelty of the criminal factions operating in Birnin Gwari and its environs. The senseless brutality inflicted upon innocent worshippers accentuates the pressing necessity for augmented security protocols and resolute measures to quell the tide of banditry and reinstate peace and stability to impacted localities.
As reports of the assault echo throughout the state, inhabitants grapple with apprehension and ambiguity in the aftermath of yet another instance of violence directed at places of worship. The tragic loss of life serves as a somber reminder of the grave security predicaments confronting Kaduna State and the exigency for concerted endeavors to tackle the underlying causes of insecurity.
In reaction to the series of assaults, the Kaduna State governance has promptly addressed rumors circulating in the media regarding the enlistment of a private mediator to facilitate the liberation of the 287 abducted students from LEA Primary School and Government Secondary School Kuriga. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mohammed Shehu, emphatically refuted the allegations, denoting them as erroneous and deceptive.
The statement issued by the governor’s office underscores the administration’s steadfast commitment to the secure repatriation of the kidnapped students and its resolve to explore all available avenues to secure their liberation. Contrary to speculations, the Kaduna State governance has neither engaged the services of a private mediator nor entertained the notion of such an arrangement.
Amidst the turmoil and uncertainty, the populace of Kaduna State stand united in their determination to confront the scourge of banditry and uphold the sanctity of places of worship as emblems of communal concordance and spiritual solace. As authorities escalate endeavors to apprehend the perpetrators and restore tranquility to affected localities, the collective resilience and determination of the populace serve as a guiding light amidst adversity.
