In the wake of heavy rainfall in Ibadan, Oyo state, a three-story building in the Inalende area, Mokola, collapsed on Monday morning, July 24, 2023.
According to reports, at the time of the incident, there were approximately eight individuals inside the residential building.
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Fortunately, the quick response and bravery of the community’s residents and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) operatives led to the successful rescue of all occupants.
Olarenwaju Sulaimon Abolore, an officer from the FRSC, confirmed the incident to BBC Yoruba and stated that the rescued victims have been transported to the hospital for necessary medical attention.
As of now, the exact cause of the building collapse remains uncertain, and Officer Abolore refrained from speculating.
However, he appealed to the government to deploy qualified personnel to the area, emphasizing the need for immediate attention to other buildings at risk to avert potential future disasters.
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