UNIBEN students trapped as storey building collapses amid downpour in Benin

SAHARA REPORTERS

Astorey building collapsed during a heavy downpour on Saturday morning in Benin City, Edo State, trapping several students from the University of Benin (UNIBEN).

It was gathered that the incident occurred on Ekhator Street, Ekosodin, an area known for housing students.

One of the students, who preferred to remain anonymous, told SaharaReporters that a university rescue team managed to extract some of the trapped occupants, though several were severely injured.

He added that the injured victims were promptly rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.

“The rescue team is still searching for one victim who remains trapped inside the rubble. It was reported that the victim called from inside the building, pleading for help, and efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue them,” the student said.

The Dean of Students from UNIBEN is reportedly on the scene, coordinating rescue efforts alongside the university team.

At the time of reporting, the university management has yet to release an official statement regarding the cause of the collapse or the total number of individuals affected by the incident.

However, rescue operations are ongoing as of the time of filing this report.

THIS STORY FIRST APPEARED IN SAHARA REPORTERS