Bandits had reportedly killed a politician, identified as Alhaji Lado, in Mairuwa village, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

It was gathered that the incident happened in the village mosque on Saturday night, 23 March 2024, while worshippers were observing Ramadan prayers.

According to an eyewitness, the victim was killed because he refused to take orders from his murderers.

One of the survivors of the mosque attack told newsmen that the bandits kidnapped the wife and two daughters of Alhaji Lado.

The source also said that one of the victims of the attack was a health worker.

“He worked at the Mairuwa Health Facility,” the witness said.

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