11 injured as gunmen attack mosque in Delta

At least 11 people were injured on Friday when gunmen attacked a mosque in Ughelli, Delta State.

Residents told the News Agency of Nigeria that the attack happened around 6:47 a.m. on Friday morning as Muslim worshipers were holding their morning prayers at the Central Mosque, located along Okoroda Street in Ughelli.

Residents said they were woken up by gunshots and screams from the mosque, but were too scared to come out.

NAN reports Delta State Police spokesman Bright Edafe confirmed the attack saying 11 worshipers were injured.

Residents said three people were abducted by the gunmen who remain unknown at the time of filing this report.

Mr. Edafe said police have opened an investigation into the incident.

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The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, in a tweet on Saturday condemned the attack in the "strongest terms", describing it as an act of violence.

"Very disturbing and sad news from Delta State regarding an attack on a mosque in Ughelli. We condemn this act of violence in the strongest terms. Our hearts go out to all those affected," a- she tweeted.

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