Tragedy Strikes as School Building Collapses During Exams in Jos

In a devastating incident this morning, July 12, 2024, the Saints Academy, a prominent two-storey Secondary School building in Jos North LGA, Plateau State, collapsed unexpectedly. The collapse occurred in the bustling Busa-Buji Area, where students were in the midst of writing their exams.

Amidst the chaos, fears abound that students may be trapped under the debris, awaiting rescue. Emergency services have swiftly mobilized, with cranes now on-site, tirelessly working to extricate any trapped victims and provide urgent medical attention.

As the community grapples with this unfolding tragedy, authorities are intensifying efforts to secure the area and ascertain the well-being of all those affected. The incident has sparked a wave of concern and solidarity across Jos, as families anxiously await updates on their loved ones caught up in this unforeseen disaster.