UPDATED: Worshipper killed as mosque collapses in Lagos

At least one worshipper was killed while others sustained injuries at a mosque which collapsed in Lagos State, on Sunday.

Nosa Okunbor, Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), confirmed the incident to Daily Trust, saying rescue mission was ongoing.

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“Our men are on ground as I speak to you. Rescue mission is ongoing. That’s all I can say for now,” he said on the phone.

In a statement, Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said the agency arrived at the scene around 1:40pm.

He said preliminary investigation carried out revealed that an excavator clearing the road recklessly hit the mosque, which was a storey building, resulting in the building collapsing as prayer was about to commence.

“Four victims were immediately rushed to the hospital. A total of 10 people were trapped beneath the rubble.”

“Search and Rescue of the victims trapped under the rubbles under the supervision of the PS was conducted with the aid of the Agency’s heavy duty equipment Crane, Hiab and an excavator.

“One adult was retrieved dead while the others received pre hospital care on the scene from the Agency’s Pre Hospital Care Unit. One with serious injuries was transferred to a hospital.

“Responders at the scene of the incident includes the Agency’s response team led by the PS, LRU Fire unit, Lagos State Fire Service,LASPA, LASBCA, NEMA, Nigeria Police, LNSC, FRSC and LASAMBUS.”