A building in Jegede Olorunsogo, within the Ona Ara local government area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital has collapsed.
It was gathered that no fewer than 10 individuals have reportedly lost their lives, while seven others were rescued in the collapsed building.
Confirming the incident, General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Rev. Akinyemi Akinyinka, said they received distress calls from the people in the neighborhood at 2 a.m.
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He said, “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.”
“Rescue operation is still going on. I thank you.”
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