Tragedy occurred on the morning of Thursday, 31 October, 2024 as no fewer than 10 persons 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, thegazellenews.com reports.
The General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Rev. Akinyemi Akinyinka, who confirmed the sad development, said they received distress calls from the people in the neighbourhood at 2 am on Thursday, 31 October, 2024.
“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.
