A building collapse in Edo State has left students trapped, with some rescued and others still missing.
The incident occurred on Ekhator Street, Benin, during an early morning downpour, causing panic in the student community at Ekosodin.
The area is home to many students due to its proximity to the University of Benin.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, with a university team and the Dean of Student Affairs on site, as well as three trucks from the State Fire Service.
One of the students at the scene, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that a university rescue team managed to evacuate some of the trapped occupants, though several were severely injured.
He stated that the injured victims were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.
“The rescue team is still searching for one of the victims who remains trapped inside the rubble, called from inside and the rescue team has continued its search to locate and rescue her and others who are still trapped,” the student said.
The causes of the collapse and the total number of affected individuals are yet to be announce officially.
