Categories: Metro

Scores feared dead as Zaria Central Mosque collapses on worshipers (PHOTOS)

Tragedy struck the Zaria Central Mosque in Kaduna state on Friday, resulting in a devastating collapse that claimed the lives of four worshippers and left seven others gravely injured.

Confirming the incident, the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, said the victims were observing the Asr prayer around 4pm when the incident occurred.

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

Idoko Dennis

Idoko Dennis is a creative videographer/drone pilot and sport writer. He heads the sport desk and deputizes the head of Idoma TV

Recent Posts

Why I abandoned my day-old baby near Mpape market in Abuja – Woman

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has detained a woman for allegedly…

17 hours ago

NDLEA arrests wanted Lagos drug kingpin, Alhaja Aishat Elediye over drug shipments from China

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced on Sunday that its operatives arrested a…

17 hours ago

Speed Darlington’s Lawyer dares Burna Boy to arrest Cubana Chiefpriest over baby oil banter

Stan Alieke, the lawyer representing embattled Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, has challenged Grammy-winning artist Burna…

22 hours ago

Nine killed in clash between Fulani, Hausawa in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command confirmed on Saturday that a communal clash in the state…

23 hours ago

Pastor Adeboye reacts to viral photo of him in Islamic attire

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has addressed…

23 hours ago

Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today 5th January 2025

The black market dollar to naira exchange rate for today, 5th January 2025, can be…

23 hours ago