11 Worshippers Injured As Gunmen Attack Delta Mosque

An attack on a mosque by gunmen on friday morning in Ughelli, Delta state has left 11 worshippers injured.

A resident was quoted  as saying the attack took place at about 6:47am when some Muslim faithful were holding their morning prayers at the central mosque, located along Okoroda street in Ughelli.

The resident said many residents were jolted from their sleep by gunshots followed by loud cries from people inside the mosque.

“My name is Larry, I am commercial vehicle driver here in Ughelli. I live very close to the central mosque, so this morning at about 6.45 am we heard shooting at the mosque,” the resident reportedly said.

“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.”

He explained that many residents thronged the mosque after the attackers had left.

He said the residents helped to evacuate injured worshippers, adding that the survivors suffered severe injuries.

Larry added that some of the worshippers told residents that three persons were taken away by the gunmen.

Delta police spokesperson, Bright Edafe confirmed the incident, saying 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,” he said.

“However, the police have commenced 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.”