*Tinubu sympathises with victims
The Plateau government says 22 people died and 132 were injured in the collapsed building of Saints Academy in Jos, the state capital.
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.
The commissioner 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.
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.
“The Plateau state government activated emergency response protocols immediately upon notification of the incident.”
Tinubu sympathises with victims
President Tinubu has described the unfortunate incident as a huge loss to the nation, as well as a devastating development – too excruciating to imagine.
In his condolence message, the President condoles with the bereaved families, families of all the victims, and the people and Government of Plateau State.
The President said he received the news of the building collapse, which resulted in multiple deaths and many surviving victims in Jos, Plateau State, with profound grief.
President Tinubu commends emergency responders, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), security agencies, and all citizens involved in the search, rescue, and resuscitation efforts.
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