10 Lives Lost As Building Collapses In Ibadan 

Tragedy struck Ibadan on Thursday morning as a storey building collapsed, claiming 10 lives.

The General Manager, Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Mr Yemi Akinyinka confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan.

Akinyinka added that seven others sustained injures in the incident that reportedly occurred at about 2.00 a.m at Jegede Olunloyo area of Ibadan on Thursday.

He said the agency received a distressed call about the collapse of the building at about 2.00 a.m and immediately deployed personnel to the scene.

“The Oyo State Fire Services Agency received a distressed call at about 2 am, at Jegede Olunloyo area, Ibadan of which 10 persons have been recovered from debris of the collapsed building, while seven persons were rescued alive,” he said.

According to the general manager, rescue operation is ongoing.