Pupils, teachers crushed as school collapsed in Jos

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The collapsed school building

By Raymond Gukas, Jos

The Plateau State Government has reacted on the calamity that befell a private school collapse with an unknown pupils killed in the process.

It called the incidence a sad and avoidable one as the school, Saint Academy was cited on an unsafe location near the river bank

Commissioner of information and communication, Musa Ashoms in a statement said “we commend the efforts of NEMA, SEMA, Red Cross and security agencies in rescuing trapped children and transporting them to hospitals.

“To ensure prompt medical attention, the government has instructed hospitals to prioritize treatment without documentation or payment. The Commissioner of Health has also ordered all major hospitals in Jos to attend to the victims.

“Approximately 120 people were trapped, with many evacuated. The government emphasizes the importance of adhering to safety standards, making Executive Order 003 sacrosanct. Schools with similar issues are urged to close down, enabling the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) to prevent future incidents”

The government he added, commiserates with affected families and stresses the need for clearance from the JMDB for any structure to be erected in the state as the incident highlights the importance of prioritizing safety standards to prevent tragedies and ensure the well-being of citizens, especially children.

So far, more blood donations are.been sort and the public is responding positively in major hospitals around the capital city, a concerned resident said.