Gunmen have abducted at least three worshippers from a mosque in Ughelli, Delta state, on Friday morning, according to a resident.
Reports say about 11 worshippers were injured in the attack which left residents frightened.
A resident who spoke to NAN on phone, said the attack took place at about 6.47 am when some Muslim faithful were holding their morning prayers at the Central mosque, located along Okoroda street in Ughelli.
The witness who gave his name as Larry, said many residents were jolted from their sleep by gunshots followed by loud cries from people inside the mosque.
“My name is Larry, I am commercial vehicle driver here in Ughelli. I live very close to the central mosque, so this morning at about 6.45 am we heard shooting at the mosque. Because of fear, many people in my compound were frightened and we remained inside only peeping through our windows.”
Delta police spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, has also confirmed the attack to News Agency of Nigeria.
