A building collapse in Ibadan, Oyo State, resulted in at least ten fatalities and seven injuries. The incident, occurring early Thursday morning, prompted a swift response from the Oyo State Fire Service, which continues to conduct rescue operations.
A tragic building collapse in Ibadan, Oyo State, has claimed the lives of at least ten individuals and left seven others injured. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday at Jegeda Oluloyo in the Ona Ara Local Government Area.
According to the Oyo State Fire Service Agency, the emergency team received a distress call around 2 a.m. and quickly mobilized to the scene. Their efforts led to the recovery of ten bodies from the rubble, while seven survivors were successfully rescued. The agency confirmed that rescue operations were still ongoing as they worked to locate any remaining victims trapped beneath the debris.
This incident is a grim reminder of the ongoing issue of building collapses in Nigeria, where inadequate safety measures and regulatory oversight often contribute to such tragedies. Just a few months prior, a two-story building in Ibadan collapsed after heavy rainfall, resulting in several casualties. Additionally, a separate building collapse in Abuja last weekend left at least seven people dead, highlighting a concerning trend across the country.
Authorities are expected to investigate the cause of the Ibadan collapse, aiming to address the underlying issues contributing to these frequent and deadly incidents. As the community mourns, the focus shifts to improving building regulations to prevent future tragedies.
