URGENT: UNIBEN students trapped in building collapse in rainy weather in Benin

Many students of the University of Benin, UNIBEN, have reportedly been trapped in a multi-storey building after it collapsed in the state.

Sahara Reporters said the incident occurred on Ekhator Street in Ekosodin, a neighborhood known for housing students.

A building collapsed following heavy rains on Saturday morning in Benin City, Edo State.

Rescue operations are ongoing at the time of writing.

One of the students, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said a university rescue team managed to extract some of the trapped occupants, although several were seriously injured.

He added that the injured victims were quickly taken to hospital for medical treatment.

“The rescue team is still searching for a victim who remains trapped in the rubble. It is believed that the victim called out from inside the building, pleading for help, and efforts are underway to locate and rescue him,” the student said.

According to reports, the dean of students of UNIBEN is on site, coordinating the rescue efforts alongside the university team.

At the time of writing, the university management had not yet issued an official statement on the cause of the collapse or the total number of people affected by the incident.