By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Suspected terrorists, locally dubbed as bandits, reportedly launched a deadly attack at Tipper Garage in Mpape, Abuja, killing the mosque’s imam, Ahmad Maidara, and abducting a prominent transporter, Alhaji Salisu Danfulani.
The incident occurred around 8 pm on Sunday, shortly after worshippers concluded the day’s final prayers.
Eyewitnesses report that the attackers ambushed the group as they exited the mosque, with Imam Maidara attempting to flee through a different route.
However, bandits stationed along his escape path opened fire, killing him instantly.
It was gathered that another member of the garage who was also shot on his hand was rushed to a hospital where he was treated in the night.
It was reported that the gunmen approached and fled the scene through the mountainous terrain near the garage after carrying out the attack.
Meanwhile, Comrade Hamza Muhammad, the national president of the Nigeria Union of Mine Workers (NUMW), confirmed the incident.
He stated that the body of the deceased imam was taken to his residence in Gwagwa town, Abuja, where he was laid to rest on Monday.