A devastating building collapse has claimed the lives of 10 people and left 7 others injured in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The incident occurred at 2 am on Thursday at Jegeda Oluloyo area in Ona Ara Local Government Area.
According to the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, rescue operations are still ongoing. “The Oyo State Fire Services Agency received a distressed call at around 2 am this morning at Jegede Olunloyo area, Ibadan, of which 10 persons have been recovered from the debris of the collapsed building, while seven persons were rescued alive. Rescue operation is still going on,” said the agency in a statement.
General Manager of the state Fire Services, Yemi Akinyinka, provided additional insight into the rescue efforts. “We received a distress call from the people in the neighbourhood at 2 am. When we got there, ten people died outrightly. Three people had been recovered before we got to the place, and our men recovered four. They are still working.”
This tragic incident highlights the need for stricter building regulations and enforcement in Nigeria. Many have taken to social media to express their condolences and call for action to prevent such disasters in the future.
As the rescue efforts continue, our thoughts are with the families of the victims and those affected by this tragic event.
