According to SaharaReporters, shortly after the church service today, July 27, a bomb was thrown into the premises of the church.
Nigeria Police public relations officer, Frank Mba, confirmed the attack, saying that 5 people were killed including a soldier guarding the premises of the church.
According to Frank Mba, police operatives have arrested five male suspects for their complicity in the attacks.
Two were arrested in connection with the foiled bomb attack at Isyaku Rabiu Mosque, while three were arrested in connection with the attack at St Charles Church. All suspects are currently undergoing interrogation.
As the Nation reports, 5 people were killed and 8 other injured, including a security men.
The bombing of the church today is the third bombing incident in Kano. Two previous attempts on a Mosque and a university were thwarted by the police in the city.
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