US EditionA mosque in northwestern Nigeria collapses during prayers, killing 7 worshippers
- A mosque collapsed in Zaria, Nigeria during Friday prayers, resulting in the death of seven worshippers.
- The state Emergency Management Agency reported that twenty-three people were affected and evacuated to the hospital.
- Nigerian authorities attribute building failures to a lack of enforcement of safety regulations and poor maintenance.
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Mosque collapse in northern Nigeria claims lives of seven
At least seven people lost their lives after a mosque in the Nigerian city of Zaria collapsed during prayers on Friday (August 11), said the officials. The incident left several others injured, the officials added. Zaria Emirates Council spokesman Abdullahi Kwarbai said that the incident took place as hundreds of faithful observed afternoon prayers at the city's central mosque. "Four bodies were found initially, and then three others were foun
My heart bleeds over Zaria mosque collapse - Speaker Tajudeen Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has described the collapse of parts of the Zaria Central Mosque which led to the death of some persons as disheartening and devastating. Speaker Abbas, who represents Zaria Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, said he received the news of the unfortunate incident with shock, saying he was pained by the death and injury sustained in the mishap. In a statement by his Special Adviser on …
Death toll rises to 10 in northern Nigeria mosque collapse
The death toll has risen to 10 after a mosque filled with worshipers caved in on Friday in Nigeria's northern city of Zaria, in Kaduna state, local media reported Saturday.Apart from the deceased, over 30 others were hospitalized.Zaria Emirates council
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