The flood has caused substantial damage to the University of Ibadan (UI), destroying books, food, and other important resources.
The flood on Friday caused havoc on the campus community, destroying property worth millions of naira.
Among the items destroyed were documents and other valuables.
Investigations on Saturday morning revealed that the property was destroyed by floods that submerged some UI hostels.
A student of the institution, who spoke on the condition of 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 stated that “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.”
