NO fewer than 10 persons have lost their lives and seven others wounded as building collapsed in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Pentoks News gathered that the disaster occurred in the early hours of Thursday, October 31.
The Oyo State Fire Services Agency confirmed the tragic incident, reporting that the collapse occurred around 2 a.m. at Jegede Oluloyo in the Ona Ara Local Government Area.
The agency’s spokesperson disclosed, “The Oyo State Fire Services Agency received a distressed call at around 2 a.m. this morning at Jegede Olunloyo area, Ibadan. Ten persons have been recovered from the debris of the collapsed building, while seven persons were rescued alive. Rescue operations are still ongoing.”
The collapse, which left the community in shock, prompted a swift emergency response as authorities and volunteers worked tirelessly to retrieve those trapped.
The seven injured survivors were immediately transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, though details on their conditions remain unconfirmed.
Rescue operations continue at the scene, with officials aiming to locate any additional victims and investigate the cause of the building’s sudden collapse.
A similar incident occurred in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Tuesday, though no casualty was recorded.
In that incident the three-storey building, which was still under construction, collapsed and it could not be ascertained if anyone was in the rubble.
These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about building safety standards in the country, as residents and responses teams worry about the development.