By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
No fewer than 10 people were feared dead, while seven others were rescued in a building collapse in Jegede Olorunsogo, within the Ona Ara local government area of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
The unfortunate incident was confirmed by Oyo State Fire Services Agency in a statement on Thursday.
It was stated that the sad incident loccurred in the early hours of hours of Thursday.
Rescue teams are working tirelessly to clear the debris in the search for any additional survivors.
“The 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 seven persons were rescued alive. Rescue operation is still going on,” the statement read.
