The death toll from the terrorist attack on a mosque in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State has climbed to 32, following an assault by armed men on worshippers during evening prayers.
The attack, which took place earlier in the week, initially left 25 people dead, but local officials confirmed that the number of casualties has since increased due to the severity of injuries sustained by some of the victims.
Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants stormed the mosque in large numbers, opening fire indiscriminately on worshippers gathered for prayers. Residents described scenes of panic as people fled in different directions, with many sustaining injuries in the process. Several survivors are currently receiving treatment in nearby hospitals.
The incident has left the community in mourning, with families devastated by the loss of loved ones. Security forces have intensified patrols in the area, while investigations continue into the identity and motives of the attackers.
The Katsina attack reflects the persistent security challenges in Nigeria’s North-West region, where armed groups have carried out repeated raids on rural communities, schools, and religious centres. The region has witnessed an escalation of violence in recent years, with banditry and terrorism disrupting livelihoods and displacing thousands of residents.
Authorities have pledged to track down those responsible for the massacre and restore peace to the affected community. Meanwhile, residents have called for stronger security measures to prevent further tragedies in the state.
