Many feared dead, 7 injured as building collapses in Ibadan

A building collapse at Jegede, Olorunsogo area in Ona Ara local government area of Ibadan, has left many people feared dead.

No fewer than seven persons were rescued in the incident that occurred around 2am on Thursday, THE NATION reports.

Confirming the incident, the General Manager, Oyo State Fire Services, Rev. Akinyemi Akinyinka, said they received a distress calls from the people in the neighborhood around 2am.

According to him: “May I inform you that 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 debris of collapsed building while seven persons rescued alive.

“Rescue operation is still going on.

I thank you.”