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NIAS Area Studies
AFRICA MONITOR
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IN BRIEF
By Ayan Datta
Nigeria: Seven dead and five injured in school collapse
On 12 July, according to Reuters, a school building collapsed in Nigeria’s Plateau state. Police and soldiers carried out rescue efforts at the scene. While five students were rescued alive, seven dead bodies were recovered. Building collapses were frequent in Nigeia because of loose regulations and substandard materials. (“At least seven bodies pulled from collapsed school in central Nigeria,” Reuters, 12 July 2024)