Unknown gunmen have attacked a mosque in Delta State.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some yet-to-be-identified gunmen, on Friday, attacked a mosque in Ughelli, Delta state, leaving 11 worshippers injured.
The incident reportedly happened when Muslim faithful were holding their morning prayers at the Central Mosque, located along Okoroda street in Ughelli.
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When contacted, the Delta police spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the attack to NAN.
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.
“However, the police have commenced an investigation into the incident and we will update you as we work to unravel the culprits.
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“For now, no arrest has been made but I can assure you that we will get those involved,” Edafe said.
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