–Pix above and below: Scene of the incident
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Tragedy struck this evening, Friday, August 11, in Zaria, Kaduna State, when
no fewer than four worshippers lost their lives as Zaria Central Mosque collapsed on worshippers while observing their prayers. Seven others were critically injured and were rushed to hospital for medical attention.
The incident occurred at about 4:00pm when the victims were observing Asr(evening) prayers.
Confirming the incident, the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, said, “we had earlier observed a crack on the wall of the mosque yesterday, and was planning to deploy team of civil engineers to effect repairs, when this unfortunate incident happened.”
While condoling the family of the deceased, the Emir directed that people should pray outside the mosque pending the repairs.The Emir directed that the funeral prayer for all the deceased will be observed today at 8.30 pm at the emir’s palace. Indeed, may their gentle souls rest in perfect peace./SHARE THIS
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