A multi-story building under construction in Ikirun, the headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area in Osun State, Nigeria, has collapsed, resulting in the tragic loss of two lives.
The incident occurred while construction was still underway and the building was being used as a church.
Reports indicate that the collapse happened on Wednesday evening, with local residents hearing a loud noise from the construction site. People quickly rushed to the scene, where they found four individuals trapped under the rubble, including three females and a male.
The victims were immediately rescued and transported to a nearby hospital. Tragically, two of the victims, including the female owner of the building, succumbed to their injuries on the following morning.
Kehinde Adeleke, the Public Relations Officer of the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), confirmed the incident. She noted that the building was still under construction but had already been used as a church.
This tragic incident underscores the importance of ensuring strict adherence to construction safety standards to prevent such unfortunate accidents in the future. Investigations are likely underway to determine the cause of the collapse and whether any negligence or violations contributed to the tragic event.
