The children were attending a nursery and primary school on the top floor of the residential building when the structure collapsed. "We are still trying to find out how many are trapped inside," said police officer Seun Ariwyo, who added that the number was probably scores. A young man helping rescue efforts who gave his name only as Derin said "at least 10 children" were trapped inside but "thought to be alive." wept one traumatised mother whose seven-year-old daughter was trapped inside, as people tried in vain to console her. Building collapses are tragically common in Nigeria, where building regulations are routinely flouted.

Source: Daily Nation March 13, 2019 17:46 UTC