Authorities in Nigeria say seven worshippers have been killed when a mosque collapsed during prayers in northwestern Nigeria’s Kaduna stateABUJA, Nigeria -- A part of a mosque collapsed while hundreds of people were inside for prayers Friday, and seven worshippers were killed, authorities said in northwestern Nigeria’s Kaduna state. The Zaria Central Mosque is in Zaria, which is one of northern Nigeria’s largest cities. State officials said the mosque was constructed in the 1830s. The victims were buried while prayers were held for them at the mosque. Authorities often blame such disasters on a failure by officials to enforce building safety regulations and on poor maintenance.

Source: ABC News August 12, 2023 13:24 UTC