Osun imam arrested after worshipper killed in mosque incident
Najeem Hammed was killed after an altercation at the Ummu Hanni Adigun Memorial Central Mosque in Ogo-Oluwa. The Osun State Police Command confirmed the arrest of four people, including the mosque’s imam, following the incident. According to witnesses, Hammed tried to attack the imam during morning prayers but was overpowered and beaten by other worshippers. Police said a probe is underway and security has been reinforced around the mosque.
What we know
- Najeem Hammed allegedly attempted to hit the imam with a microphone stand during morning prayers but missed.
- Worshippers seized Hammed, dragged him outside the mosque, and beat him, resulting in serious injuries.
- The incident was reported to the police, who evacuated Hammed; he later died at the hospital.
- Four people, including the imam, have been arrested by the Osun State Police Command.
- Security has been increased at the mosque as investigations continue.
