Two children rescued after Ilorin building collapse
Two children were rescued after a two-storey building collapsed in Ilorin, Kwara State. The incident led to emergency response efforts and renewed warnings about building safety. Hassan Adekunle, spokesperson for the Kwara State Fire Service, confirmed the rescue and highlighted the importance of structural assessments. Alabi Muhammed, Director of the Fire Service, urged property owners to act quickly on warning signs to prevent future incidents.
What happened
- Two children, Ahmad (8 years) and Hussainat (10 years), were trapped but rescued before firefighters arrived.
- The Kwara State Fire Service recovered essential belongings from the collapsed building.
- Authorities sealed off the affected structure and issued a seven-day ultimatum to evacuate a nearby unsafe building.
- Prior warnings had been given to the caretaker about the building's deteriorating condition.
- Alabi Muhammed emphasized the need for regular structural checks and prompt action on defects to prevent tragedies.
