Terrorists who assaulted a mosque in Borno state killed the Chief Imam of Gima and three other worshipers.
According to The Nation and Daily Trust, numerous people were hurt in the event that happened on Friday, September 2, in the Ngulde community of the state’s Askira-Uba Local Government Area.
According to reports, the 20 or so terrorists who carried out the attack early on Friday morning opened fire on worshipers who had just finished their Fajir prayers at the mosque.
In the Ngulde settlement, which is near to the Sambisa forest, they also set two vehicles on fire, plundered animals and food, and looted livestock.
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The attack was reported yesterday September 4, by the councilor representing Ngulde Ward, Hon Bilyaminu Umar. He said;
“I, Hon Bilyaminu Umar, Councilor representing Ngulde ward in Askira-Uba local government, wish to sincerely extend my heartfelt condolences and sympathy to my entire constituents over the recent heinous attack by Boko Haram insurgents, which occurred on 2nd September 2022.
“Ngulde ward is one of the strongest communities in Askira-Uba local government that gave me the mandate in the last local government election to represent them. Since then, I have been enjoying their solidarity and support, hence I felt deeply shocked in sharing the grief of this latest attack, when most of my people were busy tapping from this year’s farming season.
“The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, September 2, 2022, after fajir prayers, claimed four lives and left many with injuries, while properties and businesses worth millions of naira were also destroyed and carted away by the insurgents.
“Already, I have informed the Deputy speaker Borno State House of Assembly Rt Hon. Abdullahi Askira, on the unfortunate attack. He promised to convey it to the Executive Governor professor Babagana Umara Zulum for necessary action.”
Borno State Deputy Speaker, who is also representing Askira-Uba constituency, Abdullahi Askira, confirmed the incident.
