10 Persons Confirmed Dead As Another Building Collapse In Ibadan

Ten people have been reported dead following a building collapse at Jegede Olorunsogo, within the Ona Ara local government area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital.

The General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Rev. Akinyemi Akinyinka said they received distress calls from the people in the neighbourhood at 2 a.m, noting that seven people were rescued alive. According to him, “May I inform you that Oyo State Fire Services Agency received a distresses 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 7 persons were rescued alive.”

“Rescue operation is still going on. I thank you.”