In a jaw-dropping turn of events, the usually peaceful Hotoro Maraba area of Kano State was rocked by a gruesome double killing inside a local mosque, leaving residents stunned and fearful. The drama unfolded during the early morning hours, just as worshippers were preparing for the Asuba (dawn) prayer.

Eyewitnesses say the tranquility was shattered when a young man stormed into the mosque and, in a horrifying act, slit the throat of Malam Kasim, the respected muezzin known for calling the faithful to prayer. The attack, which took place right inside the mosque,a place meant for peace,sent worshippers fleeing in panic and disbelief.

But the violence didn’t end there. In a shocking twist, a mob of angry youths took matters into their own hands, hunting down the alleged attacker and killing him on the spot. The mosque, once a symbol of unity, became the scene of a brutal double homicide, leaving the entire neighborhood in chaos.

Maryam Kasim, the daughter of the slain muezzin, described the horrifying moment she found her father’s body. “We discovered our father’s body in the mosque. There were clear signs of a struggle, and the entire community was thrown into fear,” she recounted, her family now at the center of this community-wide tragedy.

The shocking incident has sparked outrage and fear across Hotoro Maraba. Residents are demanding answers, with many questioning how such a brazen attack could happen in a sacred space. The sanctity of the mosque has been shattered, and the community is left reeling, unsure of what comes next.

Security forces rushed to the scene in an attempt to restore order, but the damage was already done. The sense of safety in the area has been deeply shaken, and residents are now on edge, worried about further violence.

Authorities have yet to issue an official statement, leaving the public hungry for information and desperate for reassurance. Investigations are reportedly underway, but for now, the community is left to pick up the pieces after this shocking and senseless act of violence.

This disturbing event has reignited concerns about security in places of worship, with many now questioning whether anywhere is truly safe. As Hotoro Maraba mourns, the demand for justice and increased protection grows louder, with everyone hoping that such a tragedy will never happen again.