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Four dead and seven others injured as Zaria central mosque collapses on worshipers (See Photos)

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No fewer than four people have reportedly dead and seven others sustained injuries when the Zaria Central Mosque in Kaduna state collapsed on worshippers while observing prayers.


The incident occurred around 4:00pm when the victims were observing Asr prayers on Friday, August 11, 2023.

The incident was confirmed by the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli.

He 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 of all the corpses will be observed today at 8.30 pm at the emir’s palace.

See the photos below:

https://t.co/5O8h8n3MF1

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