By Nicholas Ojo
Delta Police Command on Friday, confirmed that at least 11 worshippers were injured as unknown gunmen attacked a mosque in Ughelli Local Government Area of the State.
Quest Times gathered that the attack happened at about 6.47 am during the morning prayers (Fajr prayer) at the Central Mosque, located along Okoroda street in Ughelli.
A resident identified as Larry told NAN that they were jolted from their sleep by gunshots followed by loud cries from people inside the mosque.
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“My name is Larry, I am a commercial vehicle driver here in Ughelli. I live very close to the central mosque, so this morning at about 6.45 am we heard a shooting at the mosque.
“Because of fear, many people in my compound were frightened and we remained inside only peeping through our windows.
“As the shooting lasted, we heard loud cries from some worshippers inside the mosque,” Larry said.
“After the invaders left, many residents thronged to the mosque in their numbers to see what happened.
“Residents helped to evacuate injured worshippers, adding that those that survived the attack suffered severe injuries.
“Some of the worshippers told residents that three of their fellow worshippers were taken away by the gunmen.”
When contacted, the Delta police spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the attack.
He confirmed that only 11 worshippers were injured in the attack.
He, however, did not confirm the abduction of three worshippers.
“I just called the DPO at Ughelli and he confirmed to me that 11 persons were injured in the attack at the mosque.
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“However, the police have commenced an investigation into the incident and we will update you as we work to unravel the culprits.
“For now, no arrest has been made but I can assure you that we will get those involved,” Edafe said.