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Ibadan Collapsed Building: Trapped Victims Cry For Help With Phone Calls

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7 years ago

March 16, 2019

BY: Justice Godfry

Tragedy struck again in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Friday evening, when a two-storey building collapsed at Sogoye, along Bode area of the ancient city.

As at last night, people trapped under the rubbles could be heard making phone calls crying for help.

No fewer than 23 persons were trapped when the building under construction collapsed, witnesses said.

The incident occurred about 5.30p.m. eye witnesses around said.

•Largely based on reports by Nigerian Tribune.

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