NATION

We share in your grief, CAN tells Muslims over Zaria mosque tragedy

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commiserated with Muslims following the collapse of a mosque that killed 12 persons in Zaria, Kaduna state.

CAN’s President Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in his statement, said that the body offers “sincere prayers and condolences to the families who gave lost loved ones in this unfortunate incident.”

“We also extend our thoughts and prayers to the 25 individuals who sustained injuries, and we pray for their quick and complete recovery. The Zaria Central Mosque holds significant historical and religious value, having stood as an important place of worship for over 150 years.

“We recognise the deep attachment and emotional connection that the Muslim community has with this sacred place, and we share in their grief and loss.

“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,” Okoh said in the statement.

In a similar statement, CAN’s counterpart the Jamaaltu Nasir Islam (JNI) urged an investigation into the incident.

“In this time of grief, the Jama’atu Nasril Islam calls upon the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the causes of this tragic incident.

“Safety measures should be reviewed and implemented where necessary to prevent similar accidents from happening in the future, ” the JNI said.

 

Related Articles

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Back to top button