On Tuesday armed bandits laid siege to a mosque in Gusau, the bustling capital of Zamfara State, during the sacred pre-dawn hours. As faithful worshippers immersed themselves in Tahajjud, the special night vigil prayer marking the final ten days of Ramadan, the assailants struck, disrupting the solemnity with chaos.
The Daily Trust reports that the community, united in devotion, was torn apart by this harrowing ordeal. The Tahajjud, a time when the night air is filled with prayers and reflection, became a scene of turmoil and fear. This incident has not only violated the sanctity of a religious haven but has also raised alarms about the escalating insecurity plaguing the region.
As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, a time that should be characterized by peace and contemplation, the people of Gusau are now grappling with the aftermath of this unexpected violence. The community’s resilience is being tested, and the nation watches, hoping for the safe return of those taken and for justice to prevail against the backdrop of this holy observance turned nightmare.