unfalle - At least 22 dead after school collapse in Nigeria
In Nigeria, according to authorities' reports, at least 22 people have died in the collapse of a school building. 132 injured were being treated in nearby hospitals. Most of the victims were students and school staff. As confirmed by the Information and Communication Officer of the central state Plateau, Musa Ibrahim Ashoms, the incident occurred during school hours at the Saint Academy Secondary School in the city of Jos.
It is predicted that the death toll may still increase as approximately 200 students were estimated to be in the collapsed part of the building. Emergency services were searching for survivors in the debris.
The collapse of the two-story building occurred after days of heavy rainfall in the region. An investigation into the exact causes of the collapse was announced.
In recent years, there have been numerous building collapses in Nigeria, resulting in many fatalities. Most can be attributed to poor construction, substandard materials, and corruption.
- authorities in Abuja have received an Application to authorities from concerned individuals, urging stricter building inspections and regulations to prevent such accidents in schools across Nigeria.
- The collapsed school building in Jos, Nigeria, was undergoing repairs before the accident, but due to financial constraints, the necessary upgrades and safety improvements were not completed.
- Following the tragic incident, parents of children attending schools in Abuja are demanding safer school environments and regular inspections of school buildings to prevent future collapses.
- Despite the ongoing investigations into the Jos school building collapse, many Nigerians are calling for immediate action to address the broader issue of safety in schools, citing the recent spate of similar accidents in cities like Abuja and Jos.
