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WATCH | Bandits kill 'at least 27' in northern Nigeria mosque attack

At least 27 worshippers were killed and several injured early on Tuesday when armed bandits stormed a mosque in northern Nigeria's Katsina state during morning prayers, the village head and a hospital official said.

Insurgents in northeastern Nigeria's Borno state have upped their attacks this year against civilians and security forces. Stock photo.
Insurgents in northeastern Nigeria's Borno state have upped their attacks this year against civilians and security forces. Stock photo. (123RF/ZABELIN)

At least 27 worshippers were killed and several injured early on Tuesday when armed bandits stormed a mosque in northern Nigeria's Katsina state during morning prayers, the village head and a hospital official said.

Gunmen opened fire inside a mosque as Muslims gathered to pray at around 4am GMT in the remote community of Unguwan Mantau in Malumfashi local government area, residents said.

Reuters

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