The examination hall at Government Secondary School, Namnai, in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State has collapsed, trapping many candidates writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE.
Dozens of students sitting for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination narrowly escaped death on Wednesday evening after their classrooms collapsed during a downpour accompanied by a windstorm on Wednesday.
“Several students, both male and female, sustained varying degrees of injuries, with some reportedly suffering fractures to their limbs.
“The victims are currently receiving treatment at a nearby Primary Healthcare Centre in the town,” a resident disclosed.
Another resident, DanAzumi Lauris, while speaking with The Punch, said the incident happened around 6 pm, shortly after the second set of students had begun their exams.
“It was the second batch of students still writing their exams that got trapped. The first set had already finished and left.
“The rain came suddenly with strong winds, and the old classroom structures couldn’t withstand it,” he said.
He added that the windstorm not only brought down the school buildings but also destroyed several homes in the community.
