Tragedy Strikes as Zaria Central Mosque is Collapsing, Claiming Four Lives
A tragic incident occurred on Friday afternoon when a section of the Zaria Central Mosque in Kaduna State collapsed on worshippers who were performing the Asr prayer.
Four people lost their lives and five others were injured in the accident, according to the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli
The Emir, who confirmed the incident, said that he had noticed a crack on the wall of the mosque the previous day and had planned to send a team of civil engineers to fix it. However, before he could do so, the wall gave way and fell on the unsuspecting worshippers.
He expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and instructed that prayers should be held outside the mosque until it is repaired. He also announced that the funeral prayer for the victims would be held at his palace at 8.30 pm.
The Kaduna State Police Command has not issued any statement on the incident as of the time of this report.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mohammed Jalige, did not answer his phone or reply to a text message sent to him.
The Zaria Central Mosque is one of the oldest and largest mosques in Nigeria. It was built in the 16th century by Muhammad Rumfa, the Sultan of Kano, and has been renovated several times over the years. It is a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists who visit Zaria, a historic city that was once the capital of the Hausa Kingdoms.
The collapse of the mosque has raised concerns about the safety and maintenance of ancient structures in Nigeria, especially those that are used for religious purposes. Many Nigerians have taken to social media to express their shock and sadness over the incident, as well as to call for better preservation and protection of cultural heritage sites.
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