Three persons died when gunmen attacked a mosque in Kano State where the District Head of Madobi, Alhaji Musa Sale-Kwankwaso, was attending the late evening prayers, the state police command said on Wednesday.
Another 12 were injured in the incident, which occurred at about 7:30 p.m on Tuesday night, a statement by the Public Relations Officer, ASP Magaji Majiya, said.
“The District Head of Madobi and father to the State Governor, Alhaji Musa Sale Kwankwaso, who was also in the congregation, escaped unhurt,” it said. “Although the attack was repelled by policemen who were in the congregation, three persons were killed and and 12 others sustained various degree of injuries.”
The statement said those injured had been taken to hospital where they were receiving medical attention.
“The identity, motive and target of the assailants is not yet established, but investigation has already commenced.’’
The command, therefore, called on members of the public to assist the police with any information that would lead to the arrest of the attackers.
