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One person killed in collapsed Akure building {Photos}

At least one person, an elderly woman was killed after a building partially collapsed in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo state on Tuesday.

This part of the building collapsed at about 3am in Akure, Ondo State on September 21, 2021.

Eyewitnesses informed that the occupants of the building were thrown into panic when part of the structure caved in at about 3am while most of them were fast asleep.

A photo taken on September 21, 2021, shows onlookers at the scene of the incident in Akure, Ondo State

However, seven other persons, who also lived in the house, were rescued by neighbours.

Residents gather at the front of the building that partially collapsed in Akure, Ondo State on September 21, 2021.

Although, police authorities in the state are yet to make an official statement regarding the incident, but the body of the woman killed, as learnt was moved to the morgue by policemen at the scene.

More details later…

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