Woman dies few hours after losing four kids to Plateau school collapse
-Governor orders closure of schools with defectives structure
A woman, whose four children died after their school building collapsed in Jos Plateau State, has reportedly slumped and died.
It was gathered that doctors are battling to save their father at an undisclosed hospital.
The total number of pupils that have been confirmed dead has risen to 22 and 154 injured.
Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency, Sunday Àbdu, confirmed the figures as rescue operation continues at the Saint Academy located at the Busa Buji community in Jos North LGA of the state
Plateau State Commissioner for Information, Musa Ashoms, said the 154 injured persons were receiving treatments at different hospitals across the state.
In statement signed by him, Ashoms said emergency responders were at the scene conducting search and rescue operations.
“Current situation as of 6pm, 154 people have been rescued from the debris. Sadly, 22 individuals have been confirmed deceased. Injured students and staff are receiving medical treatment at various hospitals across Jos.”
“Breakdown of hospital admissions and fatalities: Hospital, Patients and Number Deaths- Plateau State Specialist Hospital (PSSH) 39 hospitalised and three deaths; Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) Hospital 32 hospitalised and five deaths: Bingham University Teaching Hospital 55 hospitalised and 14 deaths; Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) six hospitalised and 0 deaths. Total: 132 hospitalised and 22 deaths, a grand total of 154 victims.
“To ensure prompt medical attention, the government has directed all major hospitals in Jos to prioritise treatment of the victims, regardless of documentation or payment.
“Governor Mutfwang has specifically instructed these hospitals to accommodate all those affected by the collapse.
“Citing Executive Order 003, he urged schools and other facility owners with structural concerns to close their facilities immediately.
“The Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) will conduct inspections to prevent similar incidents in the future.”
