Update: 81 discharged from hospital as First Lady condoles with victims of Jos school building collapse

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Eighty one persons were said to have bern discharged from various hospitals among victims of the Jos school building collapse.

This was happening as the Nigerian First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, expressed sadness over the death of students and teachers in the school building collapse in Jos, Plateau State.

At least 23 out of 39 victims hospitalised on Friday, were said to have been discharged from the hospital.

Two others who sustained spinal cord injuries were also said to have been referred to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH).

There are still five patients on admission but are in stable condition.

Also, the authorities of Bingham University Teaching Hospital, said 23 among the 55 persons hospitalised at the facility have been discharged.

At least 23 out of the 32 other victims were also discharged.

Meanwhile, Mrs Tinubu, in a statement issued on Saturday by her Spokesperson, Mrs Bukola Kukoyi, sympathised with the entire people of Plateau, especially Gov. Caleb Muftwang and the bereaved families.

“It is indeed sad to hear the news of the school building collapse in Jos which claimed the lives of our innocent children and their teachers.

“It is disheartening to lose these children with promising future; words are not enough to console you; but I pray that God comforts you all and grants you the strength to bear the devastating loss.

“May the souls of these our precious ones rest in perfect peace. Amen,’’ she prayed.

Also, the state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Musa Ashoms, said in the statement, “As of 6:00 pm, 154 people have been rescued from the debris. Sadly, 22 individuals have been deposited at the morgue.

The commissioner, who was in the company of Governor Muftang for on the spot assessment, said: “Injured students and staff are receiving medical treatment at various hospitals across Jos.

“To ensure prompt medical attention, the government has directed all major hospitals in Jos to prioritize treatment of the victims, regardless of documentation or payment.

“Governor Barrister Mutfwang has specifically instructed these hospitals to accommodate all those affected by the collapse.”

The school is said to have a population of 400 students, with the affected section having about 200 persons.

The Commissioner also lamented that the collapsed structure did not meet the standards for buildings and warned schools that have similar structures to shut down.