Scores Of Corps Members Injured As NYSC Orientation Camp Hostel Collapses In Ekiti

Several corps members deployed to Ekiti State sustained injuries following the collapse of a section of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Ise-Emure, Ekiti.

Reports revealed that the wall of the female section of the hostel collapsed on Friday morning while corps members were preparing to take their baths.

Eyewitnesses stated that the wall collapse prompted an immediate rescue effort, and the affected corps members were quickly retrieved from the rubble.

They received initial medical attention at the camp clinic and are expected to undergo further medical treatment.

An NYSC representative confirmed the incident, stating that only a few corps members were involved and that they had been stabilized.

He assured parents, guardians, and concerned parties that there was no cause for alarm and that the incident had no significant adverse effects on the corps members.

This incident highlights ongoing concerns about the substandard facilities at the NYSC camp in the region, with complaints about inadequate renovations and maintenance.

The NYSC is currently working to ensure the safety and well-being of all corps members during their mandatory three-week orientation period.