Seven people have been hospitalised following the collapse of a residential building along Ilesha Road in Ile-Ife, Osun State, with affected families appealing for financial and material assistance.
The incident, which occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026, reportedly happened two houses away from Hard Rock Guest House in Ife City.
According to residents, an unusual noise resembling the sound of a rapidly deflating object was heard shortly before the building suddenly collapsed.
The incident occurred while some occupants were reportedly asleep, while others were preparing to retire for the night.
A resident who witnessed the incident said the collapse happened unexpectedly, leaving people in the neighbourhood confused and frightened.
“We heard an unusual sound shortly before the building collapsed. It happened suddenly, and everybody around the neighbourhood became confused and frightened,” the resident said.
Following the collapse, neighbours and other residents rushed to the scene to assist people who were trapped or injured.
Seven victims sustained injuries and were taken to different medical facilities for treatment.
Five are reportedly receiving medical attention at Bello Hospital, while two others are being treated at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife.
Although the building suffered extensive structural damage, no deaths were reported. Some other occupants and residents also reportedly sustained minor injuries.
One of the affected family members expressed gratitude that nobody lost their life despite the injuries and property losses.
“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 family member said.
Families Appeal For Financial And Material Support
The affected families have appealed to well-meaning Nigerians, philanthropists, political leaders and government authorities to assist them in recovering from the incident.
They said they had suffered significant losses and needed financial and material support to rebuild their lives.
“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,” another family representative said.
The families also expressed concern over what they described as the 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 government officials and political stakeholders to visit the victims, assess their needs and provide assistance.
Residents Raise Concerns Over Emergency Response
Residents also expressed concern over the reported absence of official emergency response personnel and relevant government agencies at the scene after the collapse.
A community member said residents had taken the initiative to assist those affected and called on the authorities to intervene.
“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,” the resident said.
The cause of the building collapse has not been established.
The incident has renewed calls for structural assessments, stronger enforcement of building regulations and regular safety inspections of residential properties.
Residents have urged the Osun State Government, emergency management agencies and building-control authorities to visit the location, assess the remaining structure and take necessary measures to prevent further danger to occupants and neighbouring buildings.
