Photo: 13 Year Old Boy Discovers Bomb Near Kano Mosque

A 13-year-old boy discovered a massive bomb placed in a car near a Jumuat Mosque in Kano and promptly alerted the police. The police spokesperson in Kano, Magaji Majiya said after the boy discovered the bomb he alerted the police nearby and the anti-bomb squad was invited.

“They successfully defused the bomb and site and the car has been taken to Police Headquarters for further investigations and analysis,” he said.

The police spokesperson said no one has been arrested in connection with the incident. A bomb explosion, which claimed eight lives, took place on Monday at the School of Hygiene in Kano. The Police said they have arrested a suspect in connection with the school bombing. No group has claimed responsibility for any of the incidents although the insurgent Boko Haram is considered the major suspect.