Many students of the University of Benin, (UNIBEN) have been reported trapped in a storey building after it collapsed in the State.
The Nation learnt that the incident occurred on Ekhator Street, Ekosodin, following a heavy downpour on Saturday morning in Benin City, Edo State.
Ekosodin, which borders the University of Benin, is known for housing students.
One of the students, who sought anonymity, said a university rescue team managed to extract some of the trapped occupants, though several were severely injured.
He added that the injured victims were promptly rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.
“The rescue team is still searching for one victim who remains trapped inside the rubble. It was reported that the victim called from inside the building, pleading for help, and efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue them,” the student said.
UNIBEN Dean of Students is reportedly on the scene, coordinating rescue efforts with the university team.
The university management is yet to release an official statement as of the time of filing this report on the cause of the collapse and casualty figure.
@The Nation