Kaduna State Police have arrested 12 suspects in connection with a violent attack on worshippers in the Rigasa community of Igabi Local Government Area, which resulted in the death of a young man.
The attack occurred during Tahajjud (night prayers) at Layin Bilya, Makwa Road, Rigasa, when a group of armed hoodlums stormed the mosque.
The assailants stabbed 23-year-old Usman Mohammad with a sharp knife. He was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment but was later pronounced dead by doctors.
According to sources, the attackers were mobilized from Malalin Gabas, Tudun Wada, Rafin Guza, and Unguwar Badiko areas before launching their assault around 2:00 a.m. on Friday night.
A statement from the State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrests.
“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 to apprehend the suspects,” he said.
“The police swiftly arrested twelve individuals who confessed to participating in the attack. Several weapons were recovered from them. A full-scale investigation is now underway to uncover further details and ensure justice is served,” he added.
Hassan further stated that security around mosques and other vulnerable areas has been strengthened to prevent future attacks.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in crime prevention.
The Command also warned criminals to desist from such acts, vowing that anyone caught would face the full force of the law.
