There are reports that there was a bomb attack on Tuesday at a mosque in Yartabki village near the headquarters of Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State.

There were no reports of casualties recorded from the explosion.

Aminu Sadiq, Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident to members of the press stating that no one was however injured, and that no “severe damage” was done to the mosque.

He further stated that one person has been arrested in connection with the incident, adding that two mobile cell phones and remnants of the explosives were also recovered from the scene.

He added that the recovered items were being checked by experts.

It was gathered that when some worshippers spotted a black polythene bag in the mosque, they became scared and immediately informed the police, but the explosives detonated before the arrival of the security team.

The police is yet to reveal the identity of the attackers but Boko Haram insurgents are possible suspects.