Abuja: At least 50 people have been killed in a shooting and bomb blast at a mosque in Nigeria. The shooting took place during Holy Mass at St. Francis Catholic Church. The gunmen opened fire on the worshipers and hurled explosives at them.
The church was reportedly attacked by a group of four people. Several women and children were reported killed in the attack. Many of the seriously injured are being treated in hospitals. Authorities said the death toll could rise further as the injuries were serious.
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack. Pope Francis has expressed his condolences on the death of the people. Nigerian President
Mohammed Buhari also condemned the attack.
