The Synagogue negligent over deadly building collapse: coroner
08 July 2015 |
11:43 am
A coroner said that The Synagogue, run by popular Nigerian preacher TB Joshua was criminally negligent and should be prosecuted
TB Joshua
A coroner on Wednesday said a megachurch run by popular Nigerian preacher TB Joshua was criminally negligent and should be prosecuted after a building collapse killed 116, most of them South Africans.
“The church must be investigated and prosecuted for not obtaining the relevant approval before embarking on the construction of the building,” Oyetade Komolafe said in his ruling on the tragedy.
“The church was culpable because of criminal negligence resulting in the death of the victims.”
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Lagos state government should commence the investigation and prosecution of Synagogue church without delay.
We will review and take appropriate action.