Muslim worshiper killed in a mosque by assailants after refusing to be abducted.

By Sadiq Abdulfatah

A 45 years old Alhaji dahiru was killed in a mosque on the 30th of August 2025, after some gunmen attacked the mosque during the last of the five daily prayers at night, at patigi Local Government Area, Kwara State.

Following the incidence, the Kwara State Police Command has initiated a thorough investigation.

According to a source, it was discovered that the assailants had attempted to abduct Dahiru, but when he resisted, they shot him on the spot before fleeing the mosque.

Ejire Adetoun,  a spokesman for the police command attested to the incident during a telephone interview on Wednesday, describing the attack as “quite an unfortunate one.”

Adetoun further stated, “The incident did happen. The Kwara Commissioner of Police has directed that a discreet investigation be carried out to fish out the suspects. Investigations are currently ongoing.”

The attack adds to a string of violent incidents in Patigi LGA, which has in recent times been plagued by gunmen. Several villages in the area are reportedly deserted due to the repeated assaults.

Less than three months ago, gunmen allegedly killed the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lade Ward, Mari Village.

The attack also claimed the lives of two other persons, including the politician’s son, while another 12-year-old, Hassana Abdullahi, was abducted from a Fulani camp in Lile Village.