A shocking incident of theft has rocked the Ikorodu community in Lagos State, as unidentified thieves targeted a local mosque, stripping it of valuable electronic equipment.
The distressing incident was brought to light through a viral video circulating on social media, exposing the aftermath of the brazen burglary.
The targeted mosque, identified as Ridwanu Minallahi Central Mosque, fell victim to the criminal act, with thieves making off with speakers, microphones, and other electronic devices that had been acquired for religious activities during the Ramadan period.
The perpetrators reportedly left behind only scattered cables, further exacerbating the loss suffered by the worship community.
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“The thieves forced their way into the mosque and carted away all the expensive electronic gadgets we bought during Ramadan,” lamented a voice in the circulating video, highlighting the extent of the devastation caused by the robbery.
Additionally, the mosque generator was among the stolen items, compounding the impact of the burglary on the local religious center.
The incident has prompted calls for heightened security measures within the Ikorodu mosque community, with urgent appeals urging vigilance and precautionary steps to safeguard valuable assets.
Mosques across the area are being advised to bolster security protocols and fortify their premises against potential intrusions to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Local authorities have been alerted to the mosque robbery, and investigations are reportedly underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators responsible for the theft.
