The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed condolences to the Muslim Ummah following the terrible loss of life in the collapse of a section of the ancient Zaria Central Mosque during a prayer session on Friday in Kaduna State.
The event happened at 4 p.m. on Friday, as Muslim worshippers were performing their evening prayer, and ten people were confirmed dead.
In a statement on Saturday, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, sympathised with the families who lost loved ones in the unfortunate incident and prayed for the quick recovery of the injured.
“In this moment of sorrow, we stand united as one people, acknowledging the importance of mutual respect, understanding, and peaceful coexistence among the various religious communities in Nigeria. Tragedies such as this remind us of our shared humanity and the need for solidarity during times of crisis.
“We commend the swift response of the relevant authorities and emergency services in rescuing survivors and providing necessary medical attention.
“We urge the government and all relevant stakeholders to ensure a thorough investigation into the causes of this incident, with the aim of preventing such accidents in the future and ensuring the safety of worshippers in all places of worship across the country,” the statement partly read.