In a heart-wrenching incident, the body of an 11-year-old girl has been recovered by emergency responders at the scene of a mosque collapse in the Papa Ajao area of Lagos State on Sunday.
The collapse occurred unexpectedly during the afternoon prayers, causing panic and chaos among the worshippers present.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the tragic news while responding to inquiries from correspondent.
He said, “The rescue operation is ongoing, but as I speak with you, the corpse of an 11-year-old girl has been recovered. The operation is still ongoing.”
The mosque was reportedly filled with worshippers when the structure suddenly caved in. While some managed to escape, others were not as fortunate and found themselves trapped under the debris.
The exact number of individuals affected by the collapse remains unclear as the rescue efforts continue.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic and desperate, with people scrambling to free those trapped beneath the rubble.
Alarmed by the disaster, local residents immediately alerted emergency responders, including the police, who quickly arrived at the scene to coordinate rescue operations.
Emergency teams, including firefighters, medical personnel, and disaster management officials, are working tirelessly to rescue any remaining survivors and recover the bodies of those who perished in the collapse.
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The cause of the mosque’s sudden collapse is yet to be determined, but investigations are underway to uncover the factors that led to this tragic event.
As the rescue operation progresses, the community remains in shock and mourning.
Many have gathered at the site, offering prayers and support to the affected families.
The incident has sparked conversations about building safety and the need for stringent regulations to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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