Crimes

10 die in Ibadan building collapse

No fewer than ten persons have been confirmed dead in a storey building collapse in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

It was gathered that the building collapsed at about 2 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

The General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Yemi Akinyinka confirmed the incident.

Akinyinka added that seven others sustained injuries in the incident that occurred in the Jegede Olunloyo area of Ibadan on Thursday.

6 dead, 5 injured in Ibadan accident

He said the agency received a distressed call about the building collapse at about 2:00 a.m. and immediately deployed personnel to the scene in Ibadan.

“The Oyo State Fire Services Agency received a distressed call at about 2 a.m., at Jegede Olunloyo area, Ibadan of which 10 persons have been recovered from debris of the collapsed building, while seven persons were rescued alive,” he said.

The general manager added that a rescue operation was ongoing.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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