The man spilled petrol in front of a mosque and tried to set the building on fire, a police spokesman said.

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Witnesses called the emergency services number after they saw the man spilling petrol outside the mosque, which was well-attended at the time.NYSC Portal

The man, 34, was arrested and is under police investigation for attempted aggravated arson.JAMB Result

Though his motive was initially unclear, the same suspect was said to have set fire to a copy of the Holy Qur’an in a mosque in April.