Following a violent attack after Friday prayers in Lukuwa Jumu’at Mosque in Mabera, Sokoto metropolis, the Sokoto State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the mosque.
The incident involved the stabbing of an Islamic cleric, Musa Lukawa, shortly after the prayers. The alleged attacker was subsequently killed by worshippers at the mosque.
The state government ordered the closure of the mosque as authorities move to prevent further tension and maintain peace in the area. The incident has raised concerns over security at places of worship and the need to prevent violence within religious communities.
Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing and the subsequent killing of the alleged attacker. The government’s decision to close the mosque is aimed at restoring calm while security agencies work to establish the full details of the incident.
