Students Feared Trapped as Hostel Collapses at Federal Polytechnic Oko

Several students are feared trapped after a multi-storey hostel building reportedly collapsed at the Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State, on Sunday night.

The incident, which has sparked panic among students and residents, reportedly occurred while occupants were inside the building.

According to eyewitness accounts, residents living near the hostel said they heard a loud noise before the structure suddenly gave way. The sound attracted students and other residents, who rushed to the scene in an effort to rescue those trapped beneath the rubble.

Videos circulating on social media showed chaotic scenes, with frightened students shouting for help and others crying as rescue efforts continued. The exact number of people trapped or injured could not be independently confirmed as of the time of filing this report.

Emergency rescue operations were still ongoing at the scene, with volunteers and other responders working to locate and evacuate victims.

As of the time of filing this report, the management of the Federal Polytechnic Oko had not issued an official statement on the incident, while the cause of the collapse remains unknown.