School Collapse in Nigeria

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A two-story school collapsed in Nigeria, killing 22 students and trapping over 100 more. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with 132 students rescued so far. The collapse was blamed on the school's weak structure and location near a riverbank.

Key Points

  • 22 students killed in the collapse
  • Over 100 students trapped initially
  • Rescue efforts ongoing
  • School's weak structure and location near riverbank blamed for the collapse
  • Nigeria faces frequent building collapses due to safety regulation failures

Cons

  • Tragic loss of life
  • Failure to enforce building safety regulations
  • Poor maintenance of buildings