Eighteen worshippers killed in Nigeria mosque attack

Reports from Nigeria’s Niger state say at least 18 people were killed on Monday after gunmen on motorbikes attacked a mosque in Maza-Kuka community.

Many other worshippers were injured.

Villagers said a large group of attackers stormed the mosque and opened fire as the victims were holding early morning prayers.

Local police said one of the attackers was killed by security forces.