Woman dies praying for release of kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls

A woman, Hajiya Maimuna Danja, died today in a car crash on her way to Katsina to pray for the release of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls.

She was said to be travelling from her village to attend a special prayer session for the release of the girls, organised by the wife of the Katsina State Governor, Hajiya Fatima Shema.

The governor's wife, who announced the death of the woman during the prayer session, said one other woman who sustained injuries, was receiving treatment at a hospital.

She prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased, and also prayed for quick recovery of the injured woman.