Terrorists had reportedly opened fire in Zamfara State’s northwestern region on worshipers during Jummat prayers on Friday, killing at least 15 people.
Goldennewsng reports that the incident occurred in Ruwan Jema town, Bukkuyum Local Government Area, Zamfara, when peaceful worshipers were observing their prayers, according to reports.
A source said “The terrorists, who rode on motorcycles invaded the mosque and opened fire on worshippers, leading to the death of 15 persons on the spot, while many other victims sustained various degrees of injuries.”
This is coming as the Nigerian military launches massive bombardment of identified hideouts of the terrorists in Zamfara State.