The former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has joined several other notable personalities in Nigeria to react following the killing of 23 worshippers in a mosque at Larabar Abasawa in Gezewa Local Government Area of Kano State.
Atiku Said, “I am deeply saddened by the horrendous arson involving 23 people who were burnt alive while praying in a mosque at Larabar Abasawa in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State.”
“This horrific killing of trapped worshippers, and indeed of any other innocent citizens, has no place in our society.
“I share my condolences with families who lost loved ones to this criminal act.”
While wishing the surviving victims a quick recovery, hoped that available medical resources will be deployed in their care.
He added, “May Allah accept the souls of the victims, forgive their sins, and grant them eternity according to their beliefs.”
He urged the Kano State government and other relevant authorities to investigate the incident and ensure that the perpetrator is brought to book.
“I urge the Kano State government and other relevant authorities to investigate the incident and ensure that the perpetrator of this heinous crime is brought to book.” Said, Atiku Abubakar.
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