Photos: VIP stage carrying governors & ministers collapse during rally

This rally is happening live in Niger State. The VIP stage carrying state governors, ministers and Pius Ayim Pius collapsed about two hours ago during a rally in Niger state organized by Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria, TAN. When the stage collapsed, the sound was so loud that many thought it was a bomb, leading to panic. Many people were injured. See more photos after the cut...

See the stage below the collapse below