Flood hits UI student hostels, destroys property

Flood has caused significant damage at the University of Ibadan, destroying books, foodstuffs, and other essential materials.

The flood, on Friday, wreaked havoc in the university community and destroyed property worth millions of naira.

Among property destroyed were documents and other valuables.

The PUNCH investigations on Saturday morning revealed that the property were destroyed by floods that submerged some hostels of the institution.

A student of the institution, who preferred anonymity, said, “The most affected hall of residence is Awo Hostel where about 16 rooms in the underground floor were completely submerged with students’ property floating on the water.”

Another source said, “The students’ foodstuffs, documents and property, especially those that went for examinations were destroyed.

“The flood took over students’ rooms, toilets, kitchens and all the entrances to their hostel.

“The flood took over my friend’s room, and destroyed everything she has, including the ones in her cupboard.”

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