The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the collapse of a five-storey constructing below building at Basden Road in Fegge, Onitsha.
The Command’s DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Sunday.
“Our operatives are at present there now, although the main points are nonetheless sketchy, as quickly as I get the complete particulars I’ll get again to you,” he stated.
An eyewitness, who doesn’t need his title talked about, stated that the constructing was meant for industrial functions on completion.
He stated that the constructing collapsed within the early hours of Sunday whereas among the building employees have been on the final ground.
“The constructing began from the fifth ground to break down. The constructing is on the ending touches and the fifth ground was nearly completed when it collapsed and different flooring adopted swimsuit.
“There are about two employees within the constructing which are trapped and people injured have been rushed to undisclosed hospitals,” the supply stated.
The Public Relations Officer of Anambra State Emergency Administration Company, Chinyere Nwoye, stated that they have been but to be told concerning the collapsed constructing.
reporter studies that the incident occurred barely two weeks after one other constructing collapsed, killing 5 individuals in Ochanja Market, Onitsha.