In a tragic turn of events, a five-storey building under construction collapsed on Sunday in Fegge, Onitsha South local government area of Anambra state.
The incident came as a shock to the locals, who were still recovering from the tragic collapse of a two-storey building at Ochanja Market three weeks prior, which had claimed the lives of at least five individuals.
According to the eyewitnesses, the collapse was preceded by a loud crack and a sudden, thunderous noise, which caused panic and chaos in the area. Although it is not yet clear whether there were any workers present in the building at the time of the collapse, some residents reported seeing human activities beneath the structure just two hours before the incident.
The collapse has raised concerns about the safety of construction sites and buildings in the area, and the need for stricter safety measures to prevent such tragedies from happening again.
The Secretary of Onitsha South local government area, represented by Transition Committee Chairman Chief Emeka Joseph Orji, assured the public of emergency response efforts.
He said an emergency rescue team has been mobilized to conduct preliminary rescue activities, aided by security operatives in the area. He encouraged the public to remain calm, emphasizing that the Onitsha South local government is actively managing the situation.
As of now, efforts to rescue individuals affected by the incident are currently ongoing at the site. Unfortunately, the exact number of those who were injured or lost their lives is yet to be confirmed by authorities.
