Mosque collapses, kills 7 in Kaduna state, Nigeria

At least seven persons have died and several others injured after a portion of the Zaria Central mosque collapsed on worshippers during prayers on August 11, 2023, in Zaria city, Kaduna State, Northeastern Nigeria.

The Council spokesman of Zaria Emirate Council, Abdullahi Kwarbai stated that the incident occurred as hundreds of faithful observed their afternoon prayers
“Four bodies were found initially, and then three others were found after the rescue team searched the collapsed mosque,” he said, local media, the cable news reported.

According to the state Emergency Management Agency, the 23 persons who were injured were taken to nearby hospitals by firefighters.

As part of the Muslim culture,  the deceased were buried immediately, and the faithfuls returned to pray for their souls.

State officials revealed that the mosque was constructed in the 1830s.

The Governor of Kaduna state, Uba Sani has however ordered an immediate investigation into the disaster and promised to assist those affected by the incident, media reports said.