A building in the Sabo area of Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, collapsed on Sunday morning, causing panic among residents. Alaran, a local resident and member of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service, reported that a loud sound was heard as the building suddenly caved in.
The incident, which occurred between 7:30 and 8:00 AM, trapped some individuals who were inside the building at the time. Although the house was uninhabited, it was frequently used as a hideout for smoking and gambling.
Emergency response teams, including the police and operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, quickly arrived at the scene following a distress call.
“The incident happened between 7:30 and 8:00 AM this morning. A loud sound was heard. The house is not being inhabited by anyone. But some people usually hide there to smoke or gamble. Some people were trapped,” Alaran explained during an interview with PUNCH.