A two-storey school building in Plateau State, Nigeria has tragically collapsed, leaving numerous students and teachers trapped, with many feared dead. The devastating incident occurred at Saint Academy, located in the Busa Buji community within the Jos North Local Government Area, early Friday morning around 8:30 am. At the time of the collapse, many students and teachers were already in their classes.
The news of the building collapse has shocked the community. Distraught residents and anxious parents, whose children were inside the school, rushed to the site to ascertain the fate of their loved ones. The scene was filled with heart-wrenching cries and visible distress as they awaited news.
Our correspondent visited the school shortly after the incident. Many residents were seen wailing, while security personnel and emergency workers were tirelessly working to pull survivors from the rubble. The rescue operations were intense, with everyone hoping for miracles amidst the chaos.
The collapse of the Saint Academy building has raised concerns about the structural integrity of school buildings in the region. Authorities are expected to launch an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse and to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Source: Punchng
