Bomb goes off in Katsina mosque

 

A bomb explosion on Tuesday, reportedly ripped through a mosque at Yartabki village near the headquarters of Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State, though no casualty was recorded from the explosion.

Confirming the incident, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Aminu Sadiq said no one was however injured, and that no “severe damage” was done to the mosque.

Sadiq however stated that one person has been arrested in connection with the incident, adding that two mobile cell phones and remnants of the explosives were also recovered from the scene.

He added that the recovered items were being checked by experts.

It was gathered that when some worshippers spotted a black polythene bag in the mosque, they became scared and immediately informed the police, but the explosives detonated before the arrival of the security team.

The police is yet to reveal the identity of the attackers but Boko Haram insurgents are possible suspects.