Tragedy struck in the Sabo community of Osogbo, Osun State, on Sunday morning as an uncompleted building collapsed, trapping five individuals in the rubble.
The incident occurred around 8 a.m., causing panic among residents who quickly gathered to assist in rescue operations.
Eyewitness Sani Isyaku reported that both emergency response officials and local residents were actively involved in the rescue efforts. “Some individuals were taken out and rushed in an ambulance to the hospital, while others remained trapped in the debris,” he said.
Kehinde Adeleke, Spokesperson for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Osun Command, confirmed the incident, stating, “Five persons were trapped in the collapsed building.
Two persons have been rescued while three are still trapped within the building. The team requires the service of a crane to clear the rubble before any further action can be taken.”
Adeleke further explained that despite awaiting the crane, residents, and officials were making efforts to break through the decking and connected rods using their physical strength.
