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When Paul replaced a missing horn on a backsaw handle, he used regular PVA Wood Glue to attach a new piece. Clamped it, then trimmed with a chisel when dry.
Because your crack is so deep, I’d gently pry it open with a clamp, thin wedge, or knife, to be certain PVA coats both internal surfaces.
If it breaks off completely whilst doing that (and it looks as though it might) just glue, refit, and clamp as normal.
A wooden dowell could add some strength, but drilling & screwing would be stronger. A wooden plug/cap would fill the screw-head recess to completely disguise the repair.