Over 10 civilians have been reportedly feared dead, while seven others were rescued in a building collapse in Jegede Olorunsogo, within the Ona Ara local government area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
The unfortunate incident was confirmed by Oyo State Fire Services Agency in a statement.
It said the collapse occurred in the wee hours of Thursday.
Rescue teams are working tirelessly to clear the debris and search for any additional survivors.
“The Oyo State Fire Services Agency received a distressed call at around 2 a.m. this morning at Jegede Olunloyo area, Ibadan, of which 10 persons have been recovered from the debris of the collapsed building, while seven persons were rescued alive. Rescue operation is still going on,” the statement read.