The Edo State Government has launched an investigation to uncover the cause of a building collapse that occurred early Saturday, housing students of the University of Benin in Ekosodin.
The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, on Saturday disclosed this in a statement, noting that government officials had been deployed to the scene to monitor the situation closely and provide real-time updates.
Osagie said, “The Edo State Government can confirm the collapse of a three-storey building located on Ekhator Street, off Ekosodin Road, near the University of Benin, Ugbowo.
“A swift response team was dispatched to the site, and all students who were trapped in the building have been successfully rescued and are currently receiving medical care.”
He further noted, “Emergency responders, including the Edo State Fire Service and personnel…