Potiskum, Nigeria – Tragedy struck at Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Potiskum, as a classroom wall collapsed, leading to the death of a female student and injuries to four others. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, has caused shock and anxiety among parents and the school community.

Dr. Bukar Bukar, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, confirmed the unfortunate event to journalists in Potiskum. He revealed that the affected block housed 50 Senior Secondary 2 students across two classrooms.

“A section of the block of classrooms came down the corridors, and unfortunately, five of our students were affected. One of them gave up along the line, and four of them are in stable condition, according to the medical doctor,” he stated.

Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the structural failure. Dr. Bukar added that while the ministry awaits a detailed report from the school, the Ministry of Housing has set up a committee to determine the cause of the collapse and recommend measures to prevent future occurrences.

The incident has raised concerns over the structural integrity of school buildings in the state, prompting urgent calls for a review of safety standards in educational institutions.

Parents and stakeholders are anxiously awaiting further updates from the investigation as authorities work to ensure the safety of students.