Zaria Central Mosque
Death toll from Zaria mosque collapse now 10, seven injured
The number of deaths from the Zaria Central Mosque collapse has risen to 10, with seven also badly injured.
The collapse of the mosque occurred at around 4pm on Friday when Muslim worshipers were observing their evening prayer.
The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Nuhu Bamali, who confirmed the incident, said the worshipers were in the second Sujud prayer when suddenly the affected portion of the mosque collapsed on those sitting directly at the section.
The Emir said the victims were covered by debris from the wall built with mud which had been in existence for the past 150 years.
He, however, directed the worshipers to pray outside the mosque pending when the repair works would be carried out.
Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has condoled with the family of victims of the incident.
The governor, who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Mohammed Shehu, at the funeral for the victims, expressed sadness over the incident and condoled with their families and the entire people of Zazzau Emirate.
He also prayed for the repose of the souls of the dead victims and quick recovery of the injured.