At least 50 people have been killed and around 60 others abducted in a brutal attack on a mosque and nearby homes in Katsina State, northwest Nigeria.

The assault took place Tuesday in the remote community of Unguwan Mantau, as worshippers gathered for the dawn prayer. Gunmen on motorcycles opened fire inside the mosque before moving through the village, setting homes ablaze and abducting women and girls.

Joining Peter Ndoro from Nigeria is Channel Africa's correspondent, Jonathan James Lyamgohn, with more on this developing story.

At least 50 people have been killed and around 60 others abducted in a brutal attack on a mosque and nearby homes in Katsina State, northwest Nigeria.
The assault took place Tuesday in the remote community of Unguwan Mantau, as worshippers gathered for the dawn prayer. Gunmen on motorcycles opened fire inside the mosque before moving through the village, setting homes ablaze and abducting women and girls.
Joining Peter Ndoro from Nigeria is Channel Africa's correspondent, Jonathan James Lyamgohn, with more on this developing story.

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Gunmen in Nigeria strike Mosque in Katsina: 50 Killed, 60 Abducted in horrific raid

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Gunmen in Nigeria strike Mosque in Katsina: 50 Killed, 60 Abducted in horrific raid

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