Speaker Abbas Condemns Attack on Katsina Mosque

By Oluwakemi Kindness

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned in strong terms the killing of worshipers in Katsina State by bandits, describing the attack as barbaric and gruesome.

The death toll from the attack on a mosque in the Unguwan Mantau community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, in the dawn of Tuesday during Fajr prayers has reportedly risen to 32, though the police confirmed 17.

The Speaker in a statement on Thursday by his media adviser, Musa Krishi says the attack was not only unfortunate but also daring, especially being on worshippers who were out to pray at a holy place meant to be safe and secure.

He adds that it is painful to have lost scores of people to the dastardly act.

While calling for the arrest and prosecution of the attackers by security forces, Speaker Abbas said killers must be made to face the wrath of the law.

The Speaker commiserated with the families of the deceased, the Unguwan Mantau community, the people, and the government of Katsina State while praying to Allah (SWT) to grant the slain worshippers Jannatul Firdaus.