Metro

Building collapse in Plateau leaves four injured

four people were injured on monday when a residential building collapsed in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident happened following a havy rain that began on Sunday evening and continued into the early hours of Monday.

Residents reported that the building, located near Government College in Riyom, collapsed while the occupants were asleep. A local resident, Dusu Judith, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Jos, stating that the four injured individuals were mostly children.

Judith said, “The people were just sleeping in their house last night when the building caved in. Luckily, no death was recorded but four persons were injured. Those injured are currently receiving treatment in a hospital.”

Another resident, Bot Rwang, expressed shock over the collapse, praising the survival of the family members inside.

“It is God that saved them because it is shocking how they escaped, looking at the structure which collapsed completely with debris on the ground,” Rwang said.

This incident occurs against the backdrop of a series of building collapses in Plateau State. In July 2024, a devastating collapse at a school in Busa Buji, Jos North Local Government Area, resulted in the deaths of 22 schoolchildren and injured 132 others.

Stakeholders have attributed such incidents to poor workmanship, substandard building materials, and corruption.

In response to the July collapse, the Plateau State government shut down the affected school, Saint Academy, and demolished unsafe buildings on the premises.

Abah Raphel ( Junior)

Abah Raphel is in charge of metro news at Idoma Voice. He covers human interest stories and loves reading and playing games

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