At least seven people have escaped death by the skin of their teeth in a residential building that collapsed along Ilesa Road in Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Our correspondent gathered that the seven people involved in the incident, which occurred on Monday, November 2026, had since been hospitalised.
According to residents’ accounts, an unusual sound, likened to the noise of a rapidly deflating object, was heard shortly before the building collapsed.
A resident, who recounted the incident on condition of anonymity, said the collapse happened without warning, leaving people in the neighbourhood confused and frightened.
“We heard an unusual sound shortly before the building collapsed. It happened suddenly, and everybody around the neighbourhood became confused and frightened,” the resident said.
Following the incident, neighbours and other residents reportedly rushed to the scene to assist occupants who might have been trapped or injured.
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It was further gathered that no death was recorded, but seven persons sustained injuries and were subsequently taken to different hospitals for medical attention.
An affected family member expressed gratitude that the incident did not claim any life, despite the injuries and material losses suffered by the victims, but appealed to government authorities and well-meaning Nigerians for assistance.
They also appealed to philanthropists, political leaders, government authorities and other well-meaning Nigerians to assist them in recovering from the incident.
Meanwhile, the cause of the building collapse had yet to be established as of the time of filing this report.
The incident has renewed concerns over building safety and the need for regular structural assessments, effective enforcement of building regulations and routine inspections of residential properties.
