Boko Haram News Update in Nigeria
Kano Central Mosque Attack: 4 Boko Haram Gunmen Stoned To Death, Others Escaped
Nov 28, 2014 – Kano Central Mosque Attack: 4 Boko Haram Gunmen Stoned To Death, Others Escaped
Out of the 15 gunmen who attacked Kano Central mosque today, 4 died while others who sustained serious injuries fled from the scene.
According to Police investigations, 2 suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers blew themselves up inside the mosque today while 15 gunmen opened fire on those trying to escape the attack inside the Grand Mosque, attached to Sanusi’s palace.
The coordinated attack that lasted for over 30 minutes with no police intervention killed 92 worshipers with 126 others injured.
Police confirmed this afternoon that 4 of the 15 gunmen were stoned to death by a mob while they were trying to escape.
The attack happened around 2 pm on Friday.
May the souls of the victims rest in peace.
