The Plateau government has strongly condemned the building standards of the collapsed Saints Academy in Jos, the state capital, which resulted in the deaths of 22 people and injuries to 132 others.
On Friday, the two-storey school building, which is located in the Busa Buji community of Jos North LGA, collapsed while students and teachers were in classes for the third term examination.
Speaking at the scene of the incident, Musa Ashoms, Plateau commissioner for information and communication, said the school had a population of about 400, adding that the section that collapsed was accommodating 200 students.
He said the collapsed school building was built on a waterlogged area, which did not meet construction standards.
Providing an update on the incident, Ashoms, in a statement, said the incident recorded 154 casualties, out of which 22 have lost their lives.
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The Plateau commissioner said 132 victims are currently receiving medical treatment at various hospitals in the state.
“The collapse resulted in 154 fatalities and injuries. Emergency responders are currently at the scene conducting search and rescue operations,” the commissioner said.
As of 6:00 pm, 154 people have been rescued from the debris. Sadly, 22 individuals have been confirmed deceased. “Injured students and staff are receiving medical treatment at various hospitals across Jos”, he added.
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