Unidentified gunmen early Friday morning, attacked a mosque in Ughelli, Delta state, leaving 11 worshippers injured.
A resident said the attack took place at about 6.47 am when some Muslim faithfuls were holding their morning prayers at the Central mosque, located along Okoroda street in Ughelli.
According to him many residents were jolted from their sleep by gunshots followed by loud cries from people inside the mosque.
Some of the worshippers confirmed that three of their fellow worshippers were taken away by the gunmen.
However, Delta state police spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident and said that only 11 worshippers were injured in the attack and the police have commenced investigation.
