A three-storey building collapsed at Popo Giwa, Ilorin, Kwara State, in the early hours of Tuesday, September 1, killing four members of the same family. Eight family members were initially trapped under the rubble, and rescue agents managed to pull four of them out alive.
Collapse Details and Rescue Efforts
The building came crashing down in the early hours of the morning, trapping eight members of the family beneath the debris. Emergency responders, including rescue agents, were deployed to the scene and worked to free those trapped. According to reports, four of the eight initially trapped persons were rescued alive, while the other four were confirmed dead.
Residents of the area identified the father of the family as a serving soldier, and his wife as a casual staff member at the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies, Ilorin. The family had been living in the building at the time of the collapse.
Child Among Survivors
A child identified as Firdaus, the second-to-last born of the family, was among those rescued alive from the rubble. Emergency responders intensified their operation to reach any remaining trapped persons, and rescue efforts were ongoing at the time of reporting.
The collapse has raised concerns among residents about building safety in the area, though no official statement from authorities has been released yet. The rescue operation continues as of the latest update, with the focus on ensuring no more casualties are discovered.
