5 traders killed by militants after failing to recite the Quran at Madala market in Niger state

Five traders believed to be from the South East of Nigeria
were reportedly killed by some militants after they failed to
recite the Holy Quran at the Madala Market in Niger state
last week Thursday.
According to Vanguard, the armed militants went straight to
one of the lines owned by the traders and immediately
ordered them to recite the Holy Quran of which they could
not.
The militants unsatisfied then opened fire at close range,
killing them. The five casualties have been identified as John
Kalu, Oliver Ezemah, Uche Nguweze, Sunday Emmanuel
while fifth casualty is yet to be identified.
The militants escaped before the Police arrived the scene of
the incident. Niger State police Command spokesman ASP
Richard Adamu Oguche while confirming the incident said
the police was in search of the militants.