{"id":173725,"date":"2025-08-12T12:15:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T11:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/armed-bandits-attack-mosque-in-sokoto-one-killed"},"modified":"2025-08-12T13:17:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T12:17:36","slug":"armed-bandits-attack-mosque-in-sokoto-one-killed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/armed-bandits-attack-mosque-in-sokoto-one-killed","title":{"rendered":"Armed Bandits Attack Mosque in Sokoto, One Killed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Armed bandits attacked worshippers in Marnona village, Wurno Local Government Area, Sokoto State, killing one person and injuring several others.<\/p>\n<p>The incident happened on Tuesday in the early hours of the morning while residents were praying Subh prayer in the mosque.<\/p>\n<p>Witnesses said the armed group arrived and began shooting indiscriminately leading to a panicked scramble.<\/p>\n<p>Chairman of the APC in Sokoto State, Hon. Isah Sadeeq Achida, confirmed the attack, describing it as \u201cbarbaric and an act of cowardice.\u201d He said targeting innocent worshippers in a sacred place was a sign of moral decay by the perpetrators.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis 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,\u201d Achida stated.<\/p>\n<p>He assured residents that the state government, in collaboration with security agencies, is intensifying efforts to tackle banditry in the state.<\/p>\n<p>The Sokoto state police command is yet to release an official statement on casualties or possible abductions during the attack.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Armed bandits attacked worshippers in Marnona village, Wurno Local Government Area, Sokoto State, killing one person and injuring several others. The incident happened on Tuesday in the early hours of the morning while residents were praying Subh prayer in the mosque. 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