[News] Terrorists kill Imam and three others in Borno mosque attack

The Chief Imam of Gima and three other worshipers have been killed by terrorists who attacked a mosque in Borno state.

The Nation and Daily Trust reported that the incident which occurred on Friday September 2, at Ngulde community in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of the state, left many others injured.

It was gathered that the terrorists numbering about 20, launched the attack early in the morning on Friday by opening fire on worshippers who had finished their Fajir prayers at the mosque.

They also looted livestock and foodstuff and set ablaze two vehicles in Ngulde community, which is located close to Sambisa forest.

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.”