The Oyo Police Command has confirmed 10 persons dead and eight others injured when a building collapsed in Jegede, Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.

A statement by Oyo Police spokesman of tAdewale Osifeso said: “Today being Thursday 31/10/2024 around 0200hrs, a storey building located around Ojugbede Jegede Area, Ogbere collapsed leading to the immediate loss of (10) ten lives while eight others are currently battling with various degrees of life threatening injuries.

“Adequate security has currently been emplaced in the Area to prevent hoodlums from taking over the incident scene and as well protect the lives and property of other residents within the Jurisdiction.” 

He said investigation was ongoing to unravel circumstance that could have led to the incident, saying updates would be provided accordingly.