Building collapse Claims 9 Lives, 7 Rescued While…

From Uthman Oriyomi, Ibadan

At least,9 individuals have reportedly lost their lives, while seven others were rescued in a building collapse in Jegede Olorunsogo, Ona Ara local government area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital.

The building collapse happened when it was raining heavily at about 10pm yesterday.

He  General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Rev. Akinyemi Akinyinka, said they received distress calls from the people in the neighborhood at 2 am, and swung into action.

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“May I inform you that 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 7 persons were rescued alive”,he added