Tragedy Strikes in Taraba: Examination Hall Collapses During WAEC Exam, Injuring Students and Teachers
In a shocking incident reported by Sahara Reporters, an examination hall collapsed during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Taraba State, Nigeria, leaving several students and teachers injured.
The collapse occurred while students were seated for their WAEC exams, causing panic and chaos. Emergency services responded promptly, and the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. The exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed, but eyewitnesses described the scene as harrowing.
This incident raises serious concerns about the structural integrity of school buildings in the region. Local authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse and to assess the safety of other educational facilities.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident. However, education stakeholders and the general public are calling for immediate action to prevent such tragedies in the future.
#TarabaIncident #WAEC2025 #SchoolSafety #EducationNigeria #ExamHallCollapse
In a shocking incident reported by Sahara Reporters, an examination hall collapsed during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Taraba State, Nigeria, leaving several students and teachers injured.
The collapse occurred while students were seated for their WAEC exams, causing panic and chaos. Emergency services responded promptly, and the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. The exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed, but eyewitnesses described the scene as harrowing.
This incident raises serious concerns about the structural integrity of school buildings in the region. Local authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse and to assess the safety of other educational facilities.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident. However, education stakeholders and the general public are calling for immediate action to prevent such tragedies in the future.
#TarabaIncident #WAEC2025 #SchoolSafety #EducationNigeria #ExamHallCollapse
Tragedy Strikes in Taraba: Examination Hall Collapses During WAEC Exam, Injuring Students and Teachers
In a shocking incident reported by Sahara Reporters, an examination hall collapsed during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Taraba State, Nigeria, leaving several students and teachers injured.
The collapse occurred while students were seated for their WAEC exams, causing panic and chaos. Emergency services responded promptly, and the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. The exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed, but eyewitnesses described the scene as harrowing.
This incident raises serious concerns about the structural integrity of school buildings in the region. Local authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse and to assess the safety of other educational facilities.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident. However, education stakeholders and the general public are calling for immediate action to prevent such tragedies in the future.
#TarabaIncident #WAEC2025 #SchoolSafety #EducationNigeria #ExamHallCollapse
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