A significant number of worshippers are feared dead, and about a dozen others have been injured following the collapse of the Zaria Central Mosque in Kaduna state.
The Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, confirmed that the tragic incident occurred while worshippers were observing the Asr prayer around 4 pm.
Despite a crack being noticed in the mosque’s wall a day prior, plans to repair it with a team of civil engineers were still in progress.
The Emir expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and directed that prayers be held outside the mosque until repairs are completed.
He also announced that the funeral prayers for the victims would take place at 8:30 pm today in the Emir’s palace.