By Ayodele Oni
A man, whose mission and intention remain unknown, has set a Mosque ablaze. Thereafter, he submitted self to the police in Kano state.
The arsonist, Shafiu Aminu, a Kano resident, arrived for the disturbing action at Laraba Abasawa in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, when worshippers were observing the early morning prayer, left many injured.
According to a member of the community, “the man used petrol and lit fire while the people, about 40 of them, were praying. He locked the Mosque after he set the Mosque on fire.
“It took time for people outside to get aware of the incident and rescue the victims who were struggling to break out.
At least 28 worshippers, who sustained serious injuries, were rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano.
A resident, Ibrahim Jibrin, said, “I was about going to the Mosque when I saw a boy running engulfed by fire shouting for help.
“We didn’t know what was happening before then. This is the third time he would attack people here. He had once hit two of his elder brothers and took himself to the police station, claiming that he had killed them.”
He added that the incident is much related to years of misunderstanding among the family members.
Aminu willingly submitted himself to the Police after the incident, according to residents.
The incident was later confirmed by the Police command spokesperson in Kano, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, via press statement made available to pressmen on Whatsapp.
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