A deadly attack on a mosque in Unguwan Manta, Nigeria, on Tuesday has left at least 50 people dead and nearly 60 others abducted. Local officials reported that armed assailants opened fire on worshippers during prayers and also targeted several nearby villages. Authorities suspect involvement of extremist groups, though no organization has yet claimed responsibility.
The incident has heightened concerns over recurring attacks in the region. In December 2022, a mosque in Katsina State was similarly targeted, resulting in 12 fatalities. Security forces noted that such assaults are often carried out by armed gangs involved in kidnappings and lootings for monetary gain.
The scale of this latest attack has shocked the local community and underscored ongoing security challenges in northern Nigeria, prompting calls for increased protection of religious sites and nearby villages.
Death toll in Nigeria mosque attack rises to 50, dozens abducted.
At least 50 people have been killed in the gunmen's attack on a mosque and surrounding residences in northwest Nigeria's Katsina state, and about 60 more have been taken hostage, local authorities and villagers… pic.twitter.com/hEV0R0o9aL
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