Tragedy Strikes Mosque in Nigeria: Seven Dead as Roof Collapses During Friday Prayers
Deadly Collapse Shocks Zaria
A section of Zaria’s central mosque in Kaduna state has collapsed, killing seven worshippers and injuring dozens more. The disaster unfolded during Friday afternoon prayers, when hundreds were inside the historic mosque.
Zaria Emirate Council spokesman Abdullahi Kwarbai revealed that rescuers initially found four bodies in the rubble. Three more were recovered later, deepening the community’s grief.
Historic Mosque Reduced to Rubble
Built in the 1830s, the mosque served as a vital spiritual hub for locals. The sudden partial collapse caused chaos and heartbreak, with emergency teams rushing 23 injured to hospital for urgent care.
Footage from the scene showed a huge gaping hole in the mosque’s roof where the structure gave way.
Governor Demands Answers, Offers Support
Kaduna state Governor Uba Sani called the collapse a “heartbreaking incident” and immediately ordered a full investigation into the cause. He expressed condolences to the bereaved families and vowed to back the victims through this grim ordeal.
Nigeria’s Building Crisis Escalates
This latest tragedy adds to a grim pattern of building failures across Nigeria. Over the past year, there have been more than a dozen collapses blamed on lax safety enforcement, poor maintenance, and shoddy construction materials. The growing crisis demands urgent action to prevent more lives from being lost.
