Two-Storey School Building Collapses in Jos, Trapping Students Writing Their Final Examination

A two-storey school building at Saint Academy in Jos has collapsed, trapping numerous students who where writing their final exam inside the rubble.

A two-storey school building at Saint Academy in Jos has collapsed, trapping numerous students inside.

The building, which contained classrooms and offices, came down on Friday while students were taking their third-term examinations.

According to a correspondent from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who was at the scene, the ground floor housed Junior Secondary School One (JSS1) students, while senior students occupied the upper floors.

As of the time of this report, rescue operations are being conducted by the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA).

Mr. Sunday Abdu, the Executive Secretary of Plateau SEMA, informed NAN that the agency had mobilized its personnel and other relevant agencies for the rescue efforts.

Personnel from the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) and others are currently on site with earth-moving equipment, working to remove the debris and rescue the trapped students.

Mr. Eugene Nyelong, the Zonal Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), stated that the number of casualties will be determined once the rescue operations are completed.

NAN reports that rescued victims are being transported to various hospitals by ambulances from multiple organizations, including the FRSC, NEMA, Red Cross, Army, and Police.

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SOURCES: ALLSCHOOL, DAILY TRUST