Ten bodies have been recovered from the rubble of a collapsed storey building in the Jegede area of Olunloyo, Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident occurred on Thursday, resulting in several injuries among those trapped.
Yemi Akinyinka, General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, reported that the agency received a distress call at approximately 2 a.m. from residents alerting them to the collapse. “As of now, 10 persons have been recovered from the debris, while seven others were rescued alive. Rescue operations are still ongoing,” Akinyinka stated.
The police have also confirmed the situation, indicating that adequate security measures have been implemented in the area to prevent any criminal activity and to protect the lives and property of nearby residents.
“Investigation is ongoing to determine the possible circumstances that led to the incident,” the police said in a statement.
