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At least seven people have died after a century-old mosque collapsed during prayers in Zaria, Nigeria. The collapse occurred while hundreds of worshipers were inside the building, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause. The emir of the area had discovered a crack in one of the walls the day before the incident.
Seven people were killed and several others injured when part of a mosque collapsed during Friday prayers in Zaria, Nigeria. The incident occurred at the city's central mosque, with videos showing a wide opening in the roof. The state governor has ordered an investigation into the incident, which is the latest in a series of building collapses in Nigeria attributed to poor enforcement of safety regulations and substandard construction materials.