The Zaria Central mosque has collapsed, killing about four and injuring about seven.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the incident occurred around 4 pm, while the victims were observing prayers.
The Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, who confirmed the incident, said the mosque had earlier developed a crack on its wall and that he had planned to deploy a team of civil engineers to effect repairs.
“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,” the Emir said.
He condoled with the families of the deceased, and directed that people should pray outside the mosque pending the repairs.
The Emir also directed that the funeral prayer of all the corpses will be observed today at 8.30pm at the emir’s palace.
