10 dead, 7 injured in Ibadan building collapse

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By Amah

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A building collapse in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Thursday morning, has claimed 10 lives, leaving seven others seriously injured.

According to a statement from the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, the tragedy occurred at about 2 am at Jegeda Oluloyo area in Ibadan in Ona Ara Local Government Area.

The statement further said rescue efforts were 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,” the statement disclosed.

 

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