Corps Members Escape Death in NYSC Orientation Camp Edo State

The collapsed building 

The members of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) on Saturday escaped death during a carnival celebration at the orientation camp at Okada in Ovia North East local government area of the State.

Scores of Corps Members ran into the pavilion building to take shelter during a heavy downpour on that day, but the building collapsed on them.

Eye witnesses said the incident shocked the officials of NYSC who quickly mobilised for the rescue of the trapped victims.
No death was recorded and all those trapped were rescued with bruises and different levels of injuries.
Those that sustain minor injuries were taken to the NYSC camp clinic while others were taken to the Igbinedion Teaching Hospital.

An official of the NYSC who pleaded anonymity confirmed the incident and said all the victims were rescued and no death.

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