Several residents were reportedly killed during Taraweeh prayers after an attack by suspected armed bandits in Dadin-Kowa, Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Security analyst and crisis journalist Bakatsine disclosed the incident on his X handle on Thursday, February 26.
According to his report, the attackers stormed the community on Wednesday night, February 25, targeting worshippers observing prayers in a mosque. The mosque was also reportedly desecrated during the raid.
Photos from the scene shared online showed blood-stained prayer rugs, highlighting the brutality of the attack.
Bakatsine described the development as a grim reminder of the persistent insecurity in parts of northern Nigeria, emphasizing that the incident occurred during the holy month of Ramadan.
He questioned how individuals who kill innocent worshippers inside a mosque during Ramadan could claim to represent Islam, noting that such actions only tarnish the image of the religion and fuel hostility against the faith.
