2024-07-13 02:14:26
Number of students killed after the collapse This Friday from a school in Jos, the administrative capital of Plateau state, in central Nigeria, has risen to 22according to a statement from the country’s government.
The Commissioner for Information in Plateau State, Musa Ashoms, updated the death toll at about 6:00 p.m. (local time), at which time “154 people have been rescued from the ruins.” “Unfortunately, the death of 22 people has been confirmed,” he added. Out of a total of 154 victims, Ashoms pointed out, 132 people are in hospital and receiving treatment in several hospitals in Jos, while “the cause of the collapse is thoroughly investigated.”
After the incident, local authorities in Plateau “immediately implemented emergency response procedures (…) to ensure prompt medical treatment and that special hospitals in Jos have been ordered to prioritize the treatment of victims, despite book or payment,” added the note. published on Facebook. For his part, Governor Barrister Mutfwang “has given specific instructions to these hospitals to accommodate all those affected by the collapse.”
From different levels of Government they do not emphasize the “importance of in accordance with safety regulations established in the construction of houses”, but also confirmed that “Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) will inspect to prevent similar events in the future”.
According to these lines, the authorities have decided to “guarantee the best health care for the injured and carry out a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the collapse”, ensuring that “the safety and well-being of the citizens (the ) too. of (their) children, in (their) top is joy. “We urge all schools to comply with safety regulations and obtain necessary orders from JMDB before construction,” they added while expressing “(their) deepest condolences and unwavering support in these extraordinary times.” these.” their loved ones in this terrible tragedy.”
The building in question, which is part of Saint Academy High School, collapsed while teaching classes in his classrooms, after several days of heavy rain in the area.
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