At least 19 persons are still
trapped in a three-storey building under construction which collapsed in Ibadan
on Friday.
The incident occurred around
5.30p.m.
David Aderibigbe, a witness who
lives close to the building site, told NAN that 23 workers and two food vendors
were trapped in the building.
He said that only six of the
victims had been rescued from the debris by residents of the area.
“Some of the survivors of the
incident who have been rescued told us there are no fewer than 23 workers on
site and two traders,” he was quoted to have said.
“The survivor said one of the
traders was trapped with her baby.”
Aderibigbe said some of the
victims had been making telephone calls to seek help.
Toheeb Gbadamosi, one of the
survivors, said, “Today is my first time of working at this place. I just came
around in order to raise some money for my upkeep because things are difficult.
I thank God that I came out of the rubble alive.”
Mojeed Agbaje, one of those
involved in the rescue efforts, said two of his relatives (Tunde and Oladepo)
were trapped in the building.
“I am worried because other
people that I know are presently in the wreckage. Tunde sustained injuries on
his face and limbs. We have taken him to Molete Hospital and he is
recuperating,” he said.
Akin Makinde, secretary, Oyo
State Emergency Management Agency, said the report of the accident was
shocking.
He said the agency had always
warned builders to adhere to the building regulations to avoid disasters.
Makinde said he had contacted an
excavator to clear the wreckage to enable the rescue of others still under the
rubble.
Meanwhile, fire servicemen, Red
Cross and police personnel have deployed to the scene to help rescue victims.
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