A Kano resident identified as Shafiu Aminu set a mosque on fire at Laraba Abasawa in Gezawa Local Government Area, on Wednesday.
Daily Trust reports that the incident occurred when members of the community were observing the ‘Subh’ prayer.
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It is unclear why the attacker carried out such act but he later turned himself in to the police.
Daily Trust correspondent visited Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano, where the victims were being treated.
Meanwhile, below are pictures from the scene of the burnt mosque: