Ruth Semilore
The Saint Academy school building collapse in Jos, Plateau State, claimed 17 lives and left 120 injured. The tragedy worsened as parents, unable to bear the loss of their four children, passed away. The incident has sparked widespread grief and calls for accountability on social media.
In a tragic follow-up to the Saint Academy school building collapse in Jos, Plateau State, the devastating news of parents passing away after losing four children in the disaster has shocked the nation.
The collapse, which occurred last Friday, claimed 17 lives and left over 120 injured, drawing widespread grief and outrage. Parents who lost their children in the incident could not bear the loss and have since died, adding to the heart-wrenching tragedy.
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Reactions on social media have been filled with sorrow and calls for accountability.
The incident has not only highlighted the dire need for improved infrastructure and safety standards in schools but also underscored the broader issue of governance and accountability in Nigeria. As the country mourns this profound loss, there is a growing demand for reforms to prevent such tragedies in the future.
