Several University of Benin (UNIBEN) students are reportedly trapped inside a collapsed storey building in Edo State.
According to Sahara Reporters, the incident took place on Ekhator Street in Ekosodin, a popular student residential area.
The building gave way after a heavy downpour on Saturday morning in Benin City.
Rescue efforts are currently underway.
A student, who wished to remain anonymous, shared that a university rescue team had managed to free some of the trapped individuals, though many sustained serious injuries.
According to a witness, the injured victims were swiftly transported to the hospital for 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.
The Dean of Students at UNIBEN is said to be present at the site, overseeing the rescue operations in collaboration with the university’s team.
At the time of reporting, the university administration has not issued an official statement regarding the cause of the collapse or the exact number of people impacted by the incident.