Woman dies in Osun building collapse

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Woman dies in Osun building collapse

A resident of Ifetedo town, located in Ife South Local Government Area of Osun State, has died following the collapse of a building.

It was gathered that the woman, identified as Idowu, died when the dilapidated building collapsed around 5:30 PM on Tuesday.

It was also gathered that the incident, which occurred in the Omiloode area of the town, caused panic among residents.

Eyewitness accounts revealed that the building suddenly caved in, trapping Idowu, who was the only person inside.

They also disclosed that despite rescue efforts by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and community members, she was found dead beneath the rubble.

The spokesperson for the Osun State NSCDC command, Adeleke Kehinde, also confirmed the incident.

Adeleke stated that security operatives quickly cordoned off the site.

She added that the building was abandoned and in poor condition, leading to its collapse.

“An abandoned dilapidated building located along Omiloode Street, Ifetedo, collapsed and killed one Mrs. Idowu, who was said to be around the structure when the incident happened.

“The tragic incident occurred at about 17:30 hours on Tuesday.

“Officers and men of NSCDC Ife South Division, upon getting information, rushed to the scene of the incident for a rescue operation. But unfortunately, the woman had passed on. She was brought out of the rubble dead. The site was immediately cordoned off,” Adeleke said.

She said investigations have commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.