Five persons were trapped in an abandoned building which collapsed at Sabo area of Osogbo, Osun state capital, on Sunday.
The structure, an unfinished and neglected storey building, had been used by various criminal elements as a hideout before its collapse.
A local resident simply identified as Tunde described the building as a notorious spot for cultists and other miscreants,.
He said it had been raided several times by security forces prior to the incident.
“As I speak, security operatives and rescue teams are on the scene. They have brought a crane to assist in the rescue efforts and have already rescued three individuals from the debris,” Tunde said.
“Two individuals have been rescued so far, while the remaining three are still trapped under the debris, requiring a crane for their extraction. While await the crane, efforts are being made by locals to break through the decking and connected rods.”
Kehinde Adeleke, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Security Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Osun State, confirmed the incident.
“In a report dated June 10, 2024, we highlighted the dangers posed by this uncompleted building near AUD Primary School in Sabo Elegun, recommending immediate action by the task force and environmental authorities,” she stated.
“This morning, the building collapsed at approximately 7:30 am, trapping five people inside.”
(Daily Trust)
