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| Peter Obi at the Murtala Mohammed Hospital in Kano Peter Obi, the Labour
Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, visited victims of
the recent mosque attack in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State. He
shared images of the injured victims on hospital beds on his verified X handle
on Monday. In his post, Obi
stated, "Yesterday, Sunday the 19th, as a follow-up to my earlier
condolence message regarding those who lost their lives in the horrific and
devastating terror attack on May 16, 2024, in the Gezawa local government area
of Kano State during the morning prayer session. I visited Murtala Mohammed
Hospital in Kano to sympathize with those injured and receiving treatment at
the hospital. The visit was to physically show solidarity with the wounded,
offer support, and wish them a speedy recovery, as well as to thank and
encourage the management of the hospital. And most importantly, it was to send
a message to the victims that we stand together in condemnation of any
senseless act of violence and killing in our country. Once again, I sincerely
send my condolences to the Government of Kano State, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji
Aminu Ado Bayero, and the people of Kano over this very sad incident. I extend
my thoughts and prayers, especially to the families of the victims."  The former Anambra
State governor emphasized the need for peace, tolerance, and understanding in
Nigeria. He also prayed for Allah to forgive the sins of the deceased. According to The
PUNCH, the Kano State Police Command confirmed on Friday that 15 people died in
the mosque attack in Gadan village, Gezawa Local Government Area. The assailant
allegedly sprayed petrol inside the mosque, locked the doors, and set it on
fire, trapping worshippers inside. State Commissioner of
Police Usaini Gumel informed the News Agency of Nigeria that out of the 24
victims, 15 had succumbed to their injuries. Initial reports indicated one
death, but the toll increased as more victims passed away while receiving
treatment at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano. |
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