Uniben Tragedy: Students trapped in a Collapses Storey Building

In a tragic turn of events, a multi-storey building located on Ekhator Street in Ekosodin, Benin City, Edo State, collapsed following a severe downpour on Saturday morning, trapping several students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) inside the rubble.

Rescue efforts are underway, and the university’s rescue team has reportedly managed to extricate a number of occupants who sustained severe injuries and were rushed to the hospital.

However, one occupant remains unaccounted for and is believed to be trapped inside the debris, having cried out for help.

As rescue operations continue, the University of Benin’s Dean of Students has arrived on the scene, coordinating with the university team to ensure that all victims are safely extricated and receive prompt medical attention.

At this time, the exact cause of the building collapse remains unknown, as does the total number of people affected by the incident.

The building collapse serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining safe and well-constructed structures, particularly in areas prone to natural disasters such as heavy rainfall.

In the wake of the tragic incident, it is likely that questions will be raised about the safety and maintenance of student housing in the Ekosodin area, which has a history of being a popular area for UNIBEN students to reside.

While the immediate priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of the trapped occupants, it is critical that the university and relevant authorities investigate the cause of the collapse and take necessary steps to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

References  andCitations:

• PoliticNigeria – Uniben students trapped a storey building collapses in Benin
• Saharareport – Uniben students trapped as storey building collapses amid downpour in Benin
• Daily Post – Uniben students trapped as building collapses amid heavy rain in Benin

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