Mosque collapse toll rises to 12

Lagos - The confirmed death toll from the collapse of a Nigerian mosque rose to 12 yesterday after police recovered the bodies…

Lagos - The confirmed death toll from the collapse of a Nigerian mosque rose to 12 yesterday after police recovered the bodies of seven children.

It was not clear how many victims remained under the rubble, but neighbours said some 20 children had been in the building in Lagos.

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