Tension gripped parts of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Tuesday, June 24, as a building under construction collapsed at Ruby’s Court Estate, located behind Saint Anne’s School, Olorunsogo, Molete.
According to Dailypost, the incident was confirmed by Hon. Maroof Akinwande, Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, who stated that the collapse was reported at exactly 1:53 PM.
Emergency personnel from the fire service quickly responded and arrived at the scene to find a storey building that had completely collapsed. Two male workers were trapped under the rubble but were successfully rescued alive.
“One of the victims sustained serious injuries and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention,” Akinwande said in the statement.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the collapse, but residents are calling for a thorough investigation into the safety standards and construction practices in the estate. The incident has sparked fears of building integrity in the fast-growing estate area.
This collapse is the latest in a string of similar incidents across the country, raising concerns about building regulation enforcement, substandard materials, and developer negligence.
The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency is expected to conduct a full structural assessment of surrounding properties to prevent future occurrences.
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