Niger State police
The Nigerian Police, Niger State command reported on Thursday, that gunmen killed nine worshippers observing their morning prayers at a mosque in Ba’are community in Mashegu Local Government Council of the state.
According to the report by the Police, the assailants stormed the community on motorcycles, shooting intermittently as they headed for the mosque where they opened fire on the faithful.
According to official report, ten persons were said to be injured in the attack. However, locals said 16 persons were shot dead.
Commissioner of Police, Monday Bala Kuryas, said that nine persons were killed, adding that security personnel had been drafted to the area.
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