A residential apartment collapse in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State has left four injured, News About Nigeria reports.
The incident reportedly happened on Monday after a heavy rainfall that began on Sunday evening and lasted several hours till the early hours of Monday.
A resident who spoke to newsmen said that the house, located around Government College, Riyom, collapsed in the early hours of Monday while residents were asleep, injuring four persons.
She noted that, luckily, no death was recorded from the incident, adding that those who sustained injuries are currently receiving medical attention.
She said, “The people were just sleeping in their house last night when the building caved in. Luckily, no death was recorded but four persons were injured.
“Those injured were mostly children and are currently receiving treatment in a hospital.”
Another resident, Bot Rwang, described the collapsed building as shocking.
“We really thank God that several family members living in the house escaped death when the house caved in on Monday morning.
“It is God that saved them because it is shocking how they escaped, looking at the structure, which collapsed completely with debris on the ground, he stated.
Recall that 22 school children died and at least 132 others were injured after a school building collapsed in the Busa Buji community, Jos North Local Government Area of the state, in July.
The State government has warned building owners and developers against using substandard materials in erecting buildings, even as the rate of building collapse increases.
