Over 200 deaths recorded in the bomb blast at Kano Central Mosque yesterday

Over 200 people have been reportedly killed in the bomb blast that rocked the Kano Central Mosque yesterday afternoon , where the Emir of Kano usually leads prayers. Some eye-witnesses and rescue officials put the figure at 300, making it one the deadliest bomb attacks in Nigeria.

According to eyewitnesses, three bombs went off one after the other at the 10,000 capacity Mosque during the Friday Jumat prayers. Two went off inside the Mosque, and one outside. And when people tried to flee the scene, gun men opened fire on worshipers. Many of the casualties were children who couldn't run as fast. Some were trampled to death in the mayhem that ensued.

When normalcy returned hours after the attack, the dead and wounded, said to be over 250, were taken to the Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital and the Nasarawa Hospital.

The Emir of Kano was out of the country when the incident occurred. He'd left the night before.

President Jonathan also cancelled his meeting with Nigerians entertainers at the Creative Industry event last night because of the blast. 

Goodluck Jonathan condemns shocking attack on Kano Central Mosque

Am still in shock over yesterday's Kano State bombings, don't really know what to make out of it. What manner of animals blow up innocent people worshiping God? Anyways the President has condemns the act, he also released a statement through his press secretary ,find the State House press release below...

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan extends heartfelt condolences to the people and Government of Kano State over the heinous attack on the Central Mosque in Kano, earlier today. He commiserates with all the families who lost their loved ones.  

The President calls on relief agencies and medical personnel to deploy every possible effort to assist the injured, and the general public to heed the call for the donation of blood by the hospitals where the injured are being treated.

The President has further directed the security agencies to launch a full-scale investigation and to leave no stone unturned until all agents of terror undermining the right of every citizen to life and dignity, are tracked down and brought to justice.

The President reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestation is a despicable and unjustifiable threat to our society. He reiterates the determination of the government to continue to take every step to put an end to the reprehensible acts of all groups and persons involved in acts of terrorism.

President Jonathan calls on all Nigerians not to despair in this moment of great trial in our nation’s history but to remain united to confront the common enemy.

The President is confident that no terrorist act against fellow citizens will destroy the Nigerian spirit to remain positive, resolute and united in the quest for lasting peace and security in the country.

He appeals to all Nigerians to remain vigilant and cooperate actively with our security agencies to win the on-going war against terror.

REUBEN ABATI

SPECIAL ADVISER TO THE PRESIDENT

(MEDIA & PUBLICITY)

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

Scores Feared Dead as Explosion rocks Central Mosque in Kano State, Nigeria

Scores of people are feared dead in a bomb blast that rocked Kano Central Mosque, around the Emir’s palace. Captain Ikechukwu Eze who is the spokes person of the JTF (Joint Task Force)  in the state, together with witnesses confirmed this.

Witnesses said the bomb went off as Muslim faithful prepared for their Friday jumat prayers, causing serious pandemonium as people ran for dear lives.

The explosion, which went off at about 2 p.m. before the Imam of the mosque, Sani Zahradeen, began his sermon, was said to have been followed by sporadic gunshots.

The number of casualties is not yet confirmed.

Already the police have secured the area  while the entire mosque has been deserted. It's the same Mosque where Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido usually leads prayers but he wasn't there this afternoon.

Explosion rock Senior Sec. School in Yobe, multiple students killed and several injured

According to confirmed reports a bomb went off this morning 10th November,during Assembly at the Government Senior Science Secondary School Potiskum, Yobe state, which is an all boys school. The bomber is believed to be a student who was on the assembly ground with other students. 47 students have been confirmed dead while 79 others are receiving treatment at the Potiskum General hospital . AP has obtained photos from the scene of the blast. They are graphic, so brace yourselves. God help us all. See the photos below 

Photo credit: AP