3-storey building in Ekosodin collapses during heavy rain, trapping students; rescue operations ongoing.

A three-storey building in Ekosodin, near the University of Benin, collapsed during heavy rainfall on Saturday morning, trapping several students. Rescue operations are ongoing, with some individuals rescued and taken to the hospital for injuries. The building was undergoing renovations to add two floors, which witnesses claim it was not structurally designed to support. The university has not issued an official statement regarding the incident.

September 14, 2024
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