Kano arson: Tinubu orders prosecution of suspects

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the arson incident at a mosque at Larabar Abasawa in Gezawa local government area of Kano State.

The incident which occurred last week resulted in the death of over 23 worshippers.

President Tinubu in a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Tuesday in Abuja sent his condolences to the government and people of Kano State over the fire incident.

The President commiserated with the bereaved families, all those affected, and prayed for quick recovery for the wounded.

A spokesman for the Kano State Police Command, Abdullahi Kiyawa, said preliminary forensic analysis showed that the explosion was suspected to be caused by petrol.

The injured, including 20 adult males and four male children, were transported to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital for treatment.

“The scene was cordoned off, and the victims were rushed to the hospital where they are currently receiving medical care,” Kiyawa added.

The principal suspect, identified as 38-year-old Shafi’u Abubakar, has been arrested.

In his statement to the police, the suspect cited a prolonged family dispute over inheritance as his motive.

“He said his action was purely in hostility following a prolonged family disagreement over sharing of inheritance, and he did that for his voice to be heard,” Kiyawa reported.

“The suspect is currently in police custody, and a detailed investigation is ongoing,” he said.