By Vincent Ujumadu
The management of Oko Polytechnic has claimed that no student died, or was trapped in the collapsed building.
The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Oguegbu Celestine Udoka said the affected building is a privately owned lodge situated in Amaokpala, a neighbouring community to Oko, adding that it accommodated both students and non-students.
According to him, the incident occurred after the completion of the second-semester examinations, noting that many students had already vacated their hostels and travelled home for the academic break.
He stressed that contrary to widespread speculation, no student of the Polytechnic has been confirmed dead as of the time he was issuing the statement.
