Ten killed in Oyo building collapse


In Oyo State, no fewer than ten people have lost their live after a building they were in caved in and collapse.

The incident happened in Jegede Olorunsogo, within the Ona Ara local government area of Ibadan, the State capital.

Seven others were rescued alive from the rubble and debris of the collapsed building which happened in the early hours on Thursday.

The General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Rev. Akinyemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident.

According to him, the agency received distress calls from the people in the neighbourhood at 2 am.

“May I inform you that Oyo State Fire Services Agency received a distressed call at around 2 am 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,” he said

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