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Bandits reportedly killed worshippers at a mosque in Nigeria

By , based on Leadership and Daily Post

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Bandits reportedly killed at least one worshipper and abducted several others at a mosque in Zamfara State, in north-western Nigeria. Former senator Shehu Sani has criticised, on Facebook, the scant outrage provoked by the attack, according to Leadership.

The attack reportedly took place early in the morning, during the dawn (Subhi) prayer, in the community of Kaura, in the Kaura Namoda local government area.

Shehu Sani questions the religious affiliation of the attackers, wondering whether they have one at all. He also asks whether Nigerians have run out of anger and tears in the face of repeated violence.

He calls on people to recognise the bandits and terrorists as a common evil for everyone, whatever their religion.

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