Mariam Adebukola 
At least two persons were confirmed dead as gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked a mosque at Sabon Layi, Kakangi Ward in Birnin-Gwari local government area of Kaduna State
New Telegraph gathered that the bandits killed the Imam and one worshipper, named Kabir, and two others with various degrees of injuries.
The Danmasanin of Birnin-Gwari, Zubair AbduRrauf said the event happened on Tuesday at around 5: a.m. during the early morning prayers.
AbduRrauf added that the bandits had nearly daily attacks on the communities of Birnin-Gwari, killing and kidnapping people, mostly farmers.
It was also gathered that the injured individuals were reportedly receiving care at Birnin-Gwari’s Jibrin Maigwari General Hospital.
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He added that the situation was more worrisome on the Birnin-Gwari-Kaduna highway and has become a nightmare for travellers and other road users.
He said, “Yes, an Imam of a mosque and two other worshippers were killed. It occurred around 5 am on Tuesday. Two other worshippers are at the Jibrin Maigwari General Hospital, Birnin-Gwari.
“The attack took place at Ga Allah Babba of Sabon Layi, an agrarian community in the Western part of Birnin-Gwari. These are areas neighbouring the Kamuku National Park and the Kuyebana Forest in Zamfara and Niger states.
“We are in a precarious situation in Birnin-Gwari. Even on the Kaduna – Birnin-Gwari highway, people are being escorted by either security personnel or the vigilante. Two days ago, the bandits killed two people coming back from Kaduna.
“The bandits’ attack is on a daily basis. Security personnel are really trying their best to see that the attacks are being curtailed, but we need a change of strategy from them (security personnel).”
