Summary: Narrow escape in Lagos as students of Yemco School in Ogba were evacuated moments before their three-storey school building collapsed. Watch the dramatic rescue video.
Na God o! Students of Yemco Daycare Nursery, Primary and Comprehensive College for Ogba area of Lagos State narrowly escaped what for don turn serious tragedy on Monday, March 9, after their school building suddenly collapsed.
The three-storey building wey dey located on Adu Street, Aguda, Ogba, come down like pack of cards, but thank God say the pikin dem don comot before the whole thing scatter.
How E Happen
According to eyewitness reports, the students been dey inside the building, doing their normal school activities when sharp-sharp, some residents for the area notice cracks wey begin show for the building wall. As concerned Nigerians wey dem be, they no waste time raise alarm.
The school staff, upon hearing the warning, immediately swing into action. With quick thinking and God’s grace, they began evacuating all the students from the building as fast as possible.
Divine Intervention
Just moments after the last student comot from the building, the entire structure collapsed right before everyone’s eyes. The timing fit only be described as divine intervention, as even small delay for don result in unthinkable casualties.
This incident na fresh reminder of the building collapse wahala wey don dey plague Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole. E dey show say we need take building regulations more serious and make sure say proper inspections dey happen regularly.
Video Evidence
The dramatic moment when capture for video and e don dey circulate for social media, with many Lagosians thanking God say the pikin dem survive. The footage shows the chaos and panic as people dey try evacuate the area.
[Video shared via Instagram by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial)]
Lessons We Must Learn
This near-tragedy suppose make all school owners, landlords, and government officials sit up. How many schools dey operate for buildings wey no dey structurally sound? How many parents dey send their pikin go schools without knowing if the building safe?
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and other relevant authorities need intensify their monitoring and enforcement of building standards, especially for structures wey house our children.
For now, we thank God say this story no end in tears. But make we no wait until tragedy strike before we take action. Our children’s safety no be something wey we fit compromise.
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