OAU Closes Amphitheatre After Roof Collapse Injures Four Students
Written by Jerry Alomatu on May 17, 2024
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has taken action following a recent incident where the roof of its amphitheatre collapsed during a class session due to a rainstorm, resulting in injuries to four students. The university management promptly closed off the amphitheatre until further notice, as stated by the school.
An eyewitness #IfeCampus, the incident occurred during a lecture session when a whirlwind caused the collapse. The injured students were initially taken to the Seventh Day Adventist Hospital but later transferred to the OAUTHC for treatment, where the Vice-Chancellor personally attended to them.
University spokesperson, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, affirmed the university’s commitment to ensuring the well-being of its students, stating that the injured students are receiving appropriate medical care at the school clinic.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall in parts of Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo states led to flooding, causing inconvenience to residents and motorists. Areas such as Ojodu Berger, Jimoh Bus Stop in Egbeda, and Agege in Lagos experienced flooding, resulting in traffic congestion and disruption of economic activities. A commuter named Tosin expressed frustration over the recurrent flooding in the area.
In Ikeja, LASUTH link road was reportedly flooded, leading to road closures and difficulties for drivers and pedestrians. A resident, Aishat Ojetola, described the situation as chaotic, with water levels reaching knee-high and causing traffic jams due to stagnant water and lack of drainage channels.
Similarly, in Oyo State, a resident captured the aftermath of the rainstorm, showing billboards collapsed on roads, obstructing traffic flow. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported, but motorists were advised to seek alternative routes to avoid further disruptions.
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Author: Jerry Alomatu
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