A quiet Sunday night turned into a scene of panic at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, after a hostel building reportedly collapsed while students were still inside.
The multi-storey hostel reportedly sank before collapsing on Sunday night, July 27, 2026, sending residents and students into a frantic rescue effort.
Witnesses said they heard a loud noise moments before the building gave way. The sound quickly drew people from nearby hostels and surrounding areas, who rushed to the scene to help those trapped beneath the rubble.
Rescue operations are still underway as emergency responders and volunteers continue searching the collapsed structure for survivors.
Authorities have yet to confirm the number of people trapped or injured. They have also not released any official information on possible fatalities.
The incident has sparked concern among students and residents, many of whom gathered near the site while rescue teams worked through the debris.
More details are expected as emergency officials continue the rescue operation and assess the extent of the collapse.
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