Survivors of a hostel collapse near Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Anambra state shared harrowing experiences, with one individual recounting jumping from the second floor to escape, as the state government announced tougher building safety measures.

Students of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, accuse landlords of ignoring safety warnings after a three-storey hostel collapsed. The polytechnic management, however, claims no students died or were trapped in the privately owned building.