22 D£ad, 132 Injured In Plateau School Building Collapse
A school building collapse in Busa Buji, Jos North Local Government Area, Pateau State has claimed the lives of 22 people and left 132 others injured. As authorities continue their efforts to provide aid and support to those affected by this tragic event, investigations into the cause of the collapse is still ongoing.
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A school building collapse in Busa Buji, Jos North Local Government Area, Pateau State has claimed the lives of 22 people and left 132 others injured.
MySchool news had earlier reported that the incident occurred at Saints Academy, Plateau, on Friday, July 12, during the third term examinations.
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The State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon Musa Ashom, released a press statent confirming the casualties "Current Situation as of 6:00 pm Friday evening, 154 people have been rescued from the debris. Sadly, 22 individuals have been confirmed deceased."
The statement continued " Thee injured students and staff are receiving medical treatment at various hospitals across Jos. The breakdown of hospital admissions and fatalities shows that Plateau State Specialist Hospital (PSSH) has 39 hospitalized and 3 deaths, Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) Hospital has 32 hospitalized and 5 deaths, Bingham University Teaching Hospital has 55 hospitalized and 14 deaths, and Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) has 6 hospitalized and 0 deaths."
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In response to the tragedy, the government has directed all major hospitals in Jos to prioritize treatment of the victims, regardless of documentation or payment. "To ensure prompt medical attention, the government has directed all major hospitals in Jos to prioritize treatment of the victims, regardless of documentation or payment," said Commissioner Ashom.
The government has also urged schools and other facility owners with structural concerns to close their facilities immediately, and has tasked the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) with conducting inspections to prevent similar incidents in the future.
As authorities continue their efforts to provide aid and support to those affected by this tragic event, investigations into the cause of the collapse is still ongoing.
