Seven hospitalised as residential constructing collapses in Ile-Ife

The households referred to as on well-meaning Nigerians, philanthropists, political leaders and authorities authorities to help them in dealing with the losses ensuing from the incident.

DAILY POST gathered that the constructing collapsed at about 9.30 pm on Monday, November 9, 2026, two homes away from Hard Rock Guest House in Ife City.

According to the accounts gathered from residents, an uncommon noise resembling the sound of a quickly deflating object was heard shortly earlier than the constructing all of a sudden gave means.

A resident, recounting the incident, mentioned, “We heard an unusual sound shortly before the building collapsed. It happened suddenly, and everybody around the neighbourhood became confused and frightened.”

The sudden collapse prompted neighbours and different residents to hurry to the scene to help these trapped or injured.

Seven victims sustained accidents and had been taken to totally different medical services for therapy.

Five of them are reportedly receiving medical consideration at Bello Hospital, whereas two others are being handled on the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, OAUTHC, Ile-Ife.

Although the constructing suffered intensive structural injury, no dying was recorded within the incident. Some different occupants and residents reportedly sustained minor accidents.

One of the affected members of the family talking with reporters mentioned, “We thank God that no life was lost in this unfortunate incident. Although people sustained injuries and we have suffered serious losses, we are grateful that the victims are receiving medical attention.”

The households appealed to well-meaning Nigerians, philanthropists, political leaders and stakeholders throughout Ife land to come back to their help, saying they wanted help to get better from the catastrophe.

“We are appealing to individuals, organisations and government authorities to come to our aid. We have lost so much, and we need assistance to overcome the situation and rebuild our lives,” one other household consultant reportedly mentioned.

The households additionally expressed concern over the reported absence of visits by political leaders in Ife land and representatives of the Osun State Government to the injured victims as of the time of the report.

They urged authorities officers and political stakeholders to go to the victims, assess their circumstances, and supply the mandatory help.

Similarly, residents expressed concern over the reported absence of official emergency response personnel and related authorities companies on the scene following the collapse.

A neighborhood member mentioned, “Residents have been left to respond to the situation and assist those affected. We are calling on the relevant authorities to come here, assess the damage and provide the necessary intervention.”

Although the precise reason behind the constructing collapse has not been established, the incident has renewed requires structural assessments, enforcement of constructing rules and common security inspections of residential properties.

The Osun State Government, emergency administration companies and building-control authorities had been urged to go to the affected location, assess the remaining construction and take needed steps to stop additional hazard to residents and neighbouring buildings.