In the early hours of October 31, 2024, a terrible building collapsed in Jegede Olorunsogo, which is in the Ona Ara local government area of Ibadan, Oyo State. At least 10 people died in the terrible accident, and seven others were found living in the rubble and saved.
The event was reported by Rev. Akinyemi Akinyinka, who is the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services. He said that around 2 a.m., the fire services got calls for help and went to the scene right away. Rescue efforts are still going on, and first responders are working nonstop to find any more lives.
At this point, no one knows what caused the building to fall down. It is possible that investigations will be done to find out what caused this terrible event. The authorities will look closely at the building’s structure, upkeep records, and any signs of carelessness.
People in the community are shocked by what happened and are sending their condolences to the families and loved ones of the dead. People have asked the Oyo State government to move right away to make sure that buildings all over the state are safe.
The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has made a statement to comfort the families who were impacted. He promised to help with the rescue operations and give them the resources they needed. He also promised to address the state’s concerns about building safety.
People from Jegede Olorunsogo and the nearby places have gathered at the scene to help and support the rescue teams. A lot of people are worried about how often buildings fall down in Nigeria and the need for tighter rules.
People have asked the Nigerian Federal Government to do something about the country’s building safety problem. Experts want stricter penalties for negligence, better building codes, and frequent checks.
The world has sent its condolences to the families of the dead and to the people of Nigeria. Disaster response and building safety experts from around the world have said they are ready to help and share their knowledge.
The building collapse in Ibadan is a stark warning of how important it is for Nigeria to put building safety and maintenance at the top of its list of priorities. The country needs to work together to stop these kinds of tragedies and make sure everyone is safe.
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