Seven people have been injured after a building suddenly collapsed along Ilesha Road in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Monday night. The incident reportedly occurred around 9:30 p.m., leaving several occupants hurt and in need of medical attention.
The affected building is located about two houses away from Hard Rock Guest House in Ife City. Although some residents were inside when the structure came down, everyone survived the incident.
Residents in the area said they heard an unusual sound, which they described as similar to the noise of a rapidly deflating object, shortly before the building collapsed. At the time, some occupants were already asleep, while others were preparing to retire for the night.
Following the collapse, neighbours quickly rushed to the scene to assist those who had been trapped or injured. The seven victims were subsequently taken to different hospitals for treatment. Five are receiving medical care at Bello Hospital, while the remaining two were taken to the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex in Ile-Ife.
Families affected by the incident have appealed to government agencies, political leaders and well meaning individuals to come to their aid as they struggle to recover from the sudden loss and rebuild their lives.
They also expressed disappointment that, as of the time of the report, no political leaders or representatives of the Osun State Government had visited the injured. They further claimed that emergency response officials were not seen at the scene after the collapse.
Although the cause of the incident remains unknown, the disaster has raised fresh concerns about building safety and the need for stricter enforcement of construction regulations.
Residents have called on the Osun State Government and relevant building control authorities to urgently inspect the remains of the structure and assess the safety of nearby properties. They warned that immediate action is necessary to prevent further danger and ensure that no additional lives are put at risk.
