By Uzair Adam Imam
Bandits have invaded a mosque at Maisamari town in Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State and killed Alhaji Abdulkadir Maisamari, a district head.
A source disclosed that Maisamari was shot dead during Ishai prayers on Monday night.
The bandits were reported to have opened fire shortly as they roamed the prayer ground.
However, residents reportedly confronted the gunmen, forcing them to run for their lives.
The bandits were also said to have fled into a mountain close to the town.
The Taraba State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Usman Abdullahi, confirmed the incident to journalists.