The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects in connection with a violent attack on worshippers during Tahajjud prayer at a mosque in Rigasa area of the state , which resulted in the death of a 23-year-old man.
According to the police, the attack occurred on March 21, 2025, around 2:00 a.m., when a large group of armed hoodlums mobilized from Malalin Gabas, Tudun Wada, Rafin Guza, and Unguwar Baduko areas to attack the worshippers at Layin Bilya, Makwa Road, Rigasa Kaduna.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, said in a statement in Kaduna on Friday that the police received a distress call from a concerned citizen, which prompted the Divisional Police Officer and the Commander of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) to respond promptly to the scene.
Hassan, however, said before the police arrived, the assailants had already stabbed one Usman Mohammad, a 23-year-old victim, with a sharp knife.
He added that despite being rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries hours later and was confirmed dead by the attending doctor.
He continued that operatives have launched a full-scale investigation into the incident and have recovered several weapons from the suspects.
Hassan noted that the command has also increased security deployments across strategic areas, particularly around mosques, and has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
He warned miscreants to desist from engaging in criminal activities, emphasizing that they would face the full weight of the law if caught.
The police spokesman said, “on 21st March 2025, At about 0200 hours, the Police received a distress call from a concerned citizen, reporting that a large group of armed hoodlums had mobilized from Malalin Gabas, Tudun Wada, Rafin Guza, and Unguwar Baduko areas to attack worshippers performing Tahajjud prayer at Layin Bilya, Makwa Road, Rigasa Kaduna.
“Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) led a team of officers, accompanied by the Commander of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), to the scene in a bid to apprehend the suspects.
“However, before their arrival, the assailants had already stabbed one Usman Mohammad, a 23-year-old victim, with a sharp knife. Despite being rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries hours later and was confirmed dead by the attending doctor.
“In response, the Police swiftly apprehended twelve suspects who confessed to have partaken in the attack and recovered several weapons from them. A full scale investigation has been launched to uncover the full details of the incident and ensure justice is served.
“The Kaduna State Police Command has significantly increased security deployments across strategic areas, particularly around mosques where such prayers are conducted. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities promptly to the police to aid in effective crime prevention.
“Furthermore, the Command issues a stern warning to all miscreants to desist from engaging in these criminal activities, that they will face the full weight of the law if caught.”
Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Mosque Attacks In Kaduna is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
Source: The Whistler
