Some unidentified gunmen on Friday morning attacked a mosque in Ughelli, Delta state, South-South Nigeria, injuring about 11 worshippers.
According to reports, the attack happened at the Central Mosque, which is situated along Okoroda Street in Ughelli, at around 6:12 in the morning, as some Muslims were holding their Fajr (morning prayers).
The gunshots and subsequent shouts of panic from those inside the mosque shook several nearby homes.
A resident, simply identified as Larry, said “The attack happened this morning at about 6 am. We heard shootings 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.
The motive of the attackers is not yet clear.
Bright Edafe, a spokesman for the Delta State police, confirmed the assault when contacted. Additionally, he declared that an inquiry had begun and gave the assurance that security guards would soon apprehend the perpetrators.