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.
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