Tragedy Strikes in Ibadan as Building Collapse Claims 10 Lives

At least 10 people are feared dead following a building collapse in the Jegede Olorunsogo area of Ibadan, Oyo State, with seven others successfully rescued from the rubble.

Rev. Akinyemi Akinyinka, General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, confirmed the incident, stating that emergency services received distress calls from the neighborhood around 2 a.m.

He reported, “May I inform you that Oyo State Fire Services Agency received a distressed call at around 2 a.m. 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.”

Further details are expected to be released as rescue efforts continue.