Six persons injured after event centre collapses on burial ceremony attendants in Ekiti (photos)

At least six persons were injured when anc on people in Ijero-Ekiti, the headquarters of Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Saturday, September 2.

According to reports, the roof of the building with 250 occupants caved in, with parts of the walls falling in while being used as a reception venue for a burial ceremony.

Some guests sustained varying degrees of injuries.

The prompt arrival of the Fire Services personnel at the incident scene prevented casualties, as they rescued the victims from the rubble and swiftly transported them to the hospital for treatment.

Apart from the wreckage, the building auditorium and surroundings were littered with spilled food, broken bottles, shoes, male caps, female wigs and headgear.

“A reception exercise for a burial ceremony was ongoing when there was a deep crack in the wall. And suddenly, the roofing and Plaster of Paris(POP) caved in and fell on those who were seated inside the auditorium. This caused a stampede. Many were wounded in the process while some occupants sustained serious bodily injuries. I was here with the Chairman of the Local Government with Fire Service men to rescue the people from the rubble. Those who were seriously wounded were immediately taken to the hospital for treatment” an eyewitness said