Building collapses in Ibadan, 10 killed, seven injured

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In a statement, 10 persons have been confirmed killed, while seven others were injured in a building collapse in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Nigeria, on Thursday morning.

The statement from the Oyo State Fire Services Agency (OSFSA) disclosed that the incident happened at 2:00 am at Jegeda Oluloyo area in Ibadan in Ona Ara Local Government Area of the state.

It added that while 10 already dead persons were recovered from the debris, seven other persons were rescued alive, adding that rescue efforts are reported to be ongoing as of the time of filing this report.

The statement reads: “The 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 seven persons were rescued alive. Rescue operation is still going on.”

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