The Muslim community in Kaduna State was thrown into grief on Friday as the Central Mosque in Zaria, Southern Kaduna collapsed, killing at least four worshippers and several others critically injured.
The tragedy struck when the worshippers were observing the Asr prayer at 4.00pm.
Commenting on 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.”
He condoled with the bereaved families and directed that people should pray outside the mosque for now.
Bamalli also directed that prayers should be offered at 8.30pm today at his palace for the repose of the souls of the departed.
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