The Osun State Command of Nigerian Security Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the collapse of an abandoned building in Sabo area of Osogbo on Sunday.
Five people were reportedly trapped inside when it collapsed around 7:30 am.
Kehinde Adeleke, the Spokesperson for the NSCDC confirmed the collapse.
She said: “Subsequent to our earlier report dated 10 June 2024 in which we reported on an uncompleted building used as residence by hoodlums by AUD primary school, Sabo Elegun.
“The building we reported was an eyesore and we recommended raiding by task force and the environmental body to the building is sanitised.
“The said building collapsed at about 07:30 hrs today, Sunday 14th July 2024 entrapping 5 people.
“Two people have been rescued so far, while the remaining three are entrapped under the decking that requires the use of a crane.”
