A yet-to-be-identified man has set a mosque on fire at Laraba Abasawa in Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State.
The incident, which occurred in the early Wednesday, left several worshippers injured.
Members of the community were observing the ‘Subh’ prayer when the arsonist struck.
According to a member of the community who asked not to be named: “the man used petrol and lit fire while the people, about 40 of them were praying. He locked the mosque after the fire had ignited.
“It took time for people outside to become aware of the incident and rescued the victims who were struggling to break out.”
At least 20 worshippers, who reportedly sustained serious injuries, have been rushed to the Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, Kano.
