Mosque Attack in Kano Leaves 24 Injured, Including Children

ABUJA, Nigeria — A man attacked a mosque in Kano state, northern Nigeria, early Wednesday morning, causing an explosion that left at least 24 worshippers injured, including four children, according to police reports. The suspect, a 38-year-old resident of the area, admitted to targeting the mosque in the remote Gadan village due to a long-standing family dispute, said police spokesman Abdullahi Haruna. The incident sparked panic in Kano, the largest state in northern Nigeria, where …

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