A week has passed since a mosque collapse in Zaria, Kaduna state claimed lives and left others injured.
House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, visited the Zazau Emirate as well as the site of the collapsed mosque to offer condolences and support.
Earlier this week the Emir said most of the injured victims who were initially taken to hospitals have already been discharged.
He also said three individuals are still under medical care due to sustaining multiple fractures.
Prominent dignitaries have been visiting to offer their condolences to both the emir and the affected families.
The most recent dignitary to pay respects is Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the National House of Assembly, Who is a royal son of the Zazzau emirate.
The speaker presented a condolence letter from the National Assembly during his visit.
He also pledged their commitment to contribute towards the mosque’s repair or reconstruction.
The speaker emphasized that aside from the mosque tragedy, pressing matters like the ongoing banditry attacks in Zaria will also receive attention.
Structural engineers and other experts have launched investigations and their findings are anticipated.
Meanwhile, prayers within the mosque premises remain suspended indefinitely, as declared by the Emir.
