Emergency In Plateau State As School Building Collapse Traps 200 Students

Emergency In Plateau State As School Building Collapse Traps 200 Students

A tragic incident unfolded Friday morning at Saints Academy in Jos, where a school building collapsed during third-term examinations, trapping approximately 200 students under debris. Plateau State’s Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr. Musa Ashoms, confirmed the event during a visit to the site……. CONTINUE READING

Accompanied by state officials, including the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Ashoms reported that the school accommodates around 400 students, with half of them present in the affected section that suffered structural failure.

Rescue efforts are underway, with the number of casualties still unclear as injured individuals are evacuated to local hospitals.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang has instructed hospital staff to prioritize care for survivors without immediate payment, underscoring the urgency of the situation.

Ashoms noted ongoing challenges with building regulations in the area, highlighting that the collapsed structure was on a waterlogged plot and did not meet prescribed construction standards.

The incident has amplified calls for strict enforcement of the Greater Jos Master Plan, particularly Order 003, which mandates adherence to building codes to prevent similar tragedies.

The Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) has been assigned to inspect potentially unsafe structures and ensure new constructions comply with safety standards to avert future disasters.