STARTLING: MAN LIGHTS KANO MOSQUE ON FIRE DURING PRAYERS, CAUSING NUMEROUS INJURIES

Babatunji Wusu –

An unidentified guy set fire to a mosque at Laraba Abasawa in the Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State, injuring numerous worshippers.

The event happened early on Wednesday morning.

The group was participating in the “Subh” prayer when the arsonist struck, according to Daily Trust.

Speaking about the tragedy, a community member stated that the victims had to be rescued by others when the mysterious man closed the mosque after setting it on fire.

The source said, “The man used petrol and lit fire while the people, about 40 of them, were praying. He locked the mosque after the 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 20 worshippers, who reportedly sustained severe injuries, have been rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano.