Armed bandits attacked worshippers in Marnona village, Wurno Local Government Area, Sokoto State, killing one person and
Witnesses said the armed group arrived and began shooting indiscriminately leading to a panicked scramble.
Chairman of the APC in Sokoto State, Hon. Isah Sadeeq Achida, confirmed the attack, describing it as “barbaric and an act of cowardice.” He said targeting innocent worshippers in a sacred place was a sign of moral decay by the perpetrators.
“This attack is not only an assault on human lives but also on our collective faith and values. The perpetrators must be brought to justice, and we must remain united as a people to overcome this menace,” Achida stated.
He assured residents that the state government, in collaboration with security agencies, is intensifying efforts to tackle banditry in the state.
The Sokoto state police command is yet to release an official statement on casualties or possible abductions during the attack.