A devastating incident occurred on Wednesday in Gezawa, Kano State, when a 38-year-old man, Shafi’u Abubakar, deliberately set a mosque ablaze while worshippers were performing their early morning prayers. The attack resulted in 24 injuries, with 20 male adults and 4 male children receiving treatment at Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital in Kano.
According to the Kano State Police Command, the suspect had a personal vendetta against certain individuals who he believed had cheated him during the sharing of inheritance. In a shocking act of revenge, Abubakar locked the mosque, poured petrol, and set it ablaze, putting the lives of many at risk.
Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported, and the police have apprehended the suspect. The scene of the incident has been secured, and a thorough investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding this heinous act.
The community is left reeling in shock, and the incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of addressing personal grievances through peaceful means.