Katsina Mosque Attack: 13 Worshippers Killed in Unguwan Mantau as Nigeria Confronts Insecurity and Poverty
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Nigeria is mourning again after a deadly assault on a mosque in Unguwan Mantau, Mulumfasi Local Government Area of Katsina State, where 13 worshippers were killed during prayers.
The attack shatters the recent optimism generated by improved security operations and the arrest of critical terrorist elements that had drawn commendations at home and abroad.
Residents described scenes of panic as gunmen invaded the prayer ground, leaving families in shock and the community in deep grief.
Human life, many lament, has been dangerously devalued, with sacred spaces increasingly targeted by violent actors who exploit soft civilian gatherings.
Analysts warn that military gains, while vital, must be paired with social and economic interventions that address unemployment, rural insecurity, arms trafficking, and the multidimensional poverty driving recruitment into violent networks.
Without a holistic approach that restores livelihoods, strengthens local policing, and delivers swift justice, communities will remain exposed to cyclical bloodletting.
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi condemned the killings, calling them ugly and deplorable, and urged authorities to intensify protection for places of worship and civilian populations.
He extended condolences to the immediate families of the victims and to the worship community of Unguwan Mantau in Mulumfasi, praying for comfort and healing.
Security agencies have been urged to sustain recent momentum, deepen intelligence-led operations, and work with traditional and religious leaders to prevent further attacks.
As Katsina counts its dead, the nation confronts a painful truth, that enduring peace will depend not only on arresting perpetrators but on rebuilding trust, dignity, and opportunity for millions living on the margins.
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