10 persons have reportedly lost their lives, while seven others were rescued in a building collapse in Jegede Olorunsogo, within the Ona Ara local government area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
The incident occured at 2:00 am on Thursday.
General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Rev. Akinyemi Akinyinka, who confirmed the incident said they received distress calls from the people in the neighbourhood at 2:00 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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