200 Students Trapped in Collapsed School Building

A devastating incident has struck Jos, the Plateau State capital, as a secondary school building, The Saints Academy, collapsed on Friday, trapping about 200 students inside.

The tragic event occurred while the students were writing their third-term examination.

According to the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Musa Ashoms, who visited the scene, the school has a total population of around 400 students.

Unfortunately, the part of the school that collapsed was occupied by about 200 students at the time of the incident.

Ashoms confirmed that casualties have been reported, and injured students are being evacuated to hospitals.

However, the exact number of casualties cannot be ascertained until the evacuation process is complete.

Emergency workers are working tirelessly to rescue those trapped and provide aid to those in need.

“We cannot, however, ascertain the exact number of casualties until the evacuation is completed,” Ashoms said. “The emergency workers are doing a lot in the rescue efforts.”

Governor Caleb Mutfwang has also issued a statement urging medical personnel in hospitals to prioritize saving the lives of survivors without seeking payment or compensation.

“The Governor has urged the medical personnel in the hospitals to ensure that they save the lives of survivors.

They should not ask for money or anything because this is an emergency situation,” Ashoms added.

The commissioner also highlighted the importance of enforcing Order 003 of the state government’s Greater Jos Master Plan, which aims to prevent such unfortunate incidents in the future.

The plan focuses on implementing construction standards and ensuring that buildings meet safety guidelines.

“The collapsed building has clearly not met construction standards.

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We will ensure that faulty buildings are brought down, while ongoing constructions will henceforth conform to standards,” Ashoms emphasized.

It has been revealed that the collapsed school building was constructed in a waterlogged area and did not meet construction standards.

The Jos Metropolitan Development Board has promised to ensure that faulty buildings are brought down, while ongoing constructions will conform to safety standards from now on.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of prioritizing safety and compliance with building codes in Plateau State.

The government and relevant authorities must take immediate action to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.

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