Oyo state Police command has confirmed 10 persons dead while 8 others are severely injured and currently battling for survival.
The State Police Public Relation Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso confirmed the development in a statement forwarded to westernmirror.com.ng on Thursday afternoon.
This online newspaper had earlier reported that 10 persons were feared dead while 8 others badly injured in an early morning building collapse in Ibadan on Thursday.
“Today being Thursday 31/10/2024 around 0200hrs, a Storey building located around Ojugbede Jegede Area, Ogbere collapsed leading to the immediate loss of (10) Ten Lives while (8) Eight others are currently battling with various degrees of life threatening injuries.
“Adequate security has currently been emplaced in the Area to prevent hoodlums from taking over the incident scene and as well protect the lives and property of other residents within the Jurisdiction.
“Investigation is ongoing at the moment to unravel the possible circumstance that could have led to the incident.
“Updates would be provided accordingly, please.” Osifeso said.