{"id":176480,"date":"2025-08-28T11:52:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T10:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/katsina-mosque-attack-gov-radda-supports-victims"},"modified":"2025-08-28T13:20:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T12:20:22","slug":"katsina-mosque-attack-gov-radda-supports-victims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/katsina-mosque-attack-gov-radda-supports-victims","title":{"rendered":"Katsina Mosque Attack Gov Radda Supports Victims"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State on Wednesday visited Mantau community in Malumfashi Local Government Area, where bandits killed 32 worshippers during prayers.<\/p>\n<p>Daily Post gathered that the attack, which occurred last Tuesday, claimed the lives of 20 people inside the mosque and 12 others outside. About 20 houses were also burnt, while 76 villagers were abducted but later rescued following a swift Nigerian Air Force strike.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking after a condolence visit, Radda described the situation as heartbreaking.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat I saw was heartbreaking, orphans, burnt houses, and families in distress. We asked them what they need, and I assured them government will address those challenges one by one,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that the community was targeted in a reprisal after villagers earlier repelled bandits, killing seven and seizing weapons.<\/p>\n<p>The governor announced an immediate relief package of N500,000 for each affected household. He also directed the Ministry of Works to assess the Mantau road and ordered plans for a new school and hospital, as well as mosque renovation and rebuilding of destroyed homes.<\/p>\n<p>Radda reiterated his administration\u2019s commitment to protecting lives and property.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSecurity is about humanity, not politics. With the support of our people, In Sha Allah, we will overcome,\u201d he added.<\/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. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State on Wednesday visited Mantau community in Malumfashi Local Government Area, where bandits killed 32 worshippers during prayers. Daily Post gathered that the attack, which occurred last Tuesday, claimed the lives of 20 people inside the mosque and 12 others outside. 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