The devastating Tragic school building collapse has reportedly resulted in the deaths of 22 individuals, with 134 others hospitalized. A total of 154 students and teachers were affected.
The heartbreaking incident this morning, saw a two-storey building of Saints Academy, a secondary school in the Busa-Buji neighborhood of Jos North LGA, collapsed at around 10:30 AM while students were writing their examinations. The disaster has left 22 dead and 134 hospitalized, with a total of 154 students and teachers affected.
The collapse triggered an urgent response from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), with cranes and workers racing against time to rescue those trapped beneath the rubble. The swift intervention by rescue teams and the community played a crucial role in saving many lives.
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, expressed profound sympathy to the families of the victims. He described the tragedy as an immense loss, stating, “Nothing can be more painful and heart-wrenching than this gloomy situation.”
Governor Mutfwang praised the efforts of the search and rescue team and the public who rushed to assist in the evacuation of surviving students and staff. He directed relevant government agencies, including NEMA and the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency, to provide necessary support to the survivors.
The Governor expressed deep regret that the students were trapped while writing their promotion examinations and extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving families.
As the situation continues to develop, further details about the cause of the collapse are expected to emerge.