On Sunday, March 10, a devastating scene unfolded in the bustling city of Onitsha, Anambra State, as a five-storey building under construction crumbled to the ground on Basden Street, Fegge. The collapse, occurring in the early hours of the day, has left several individuals feared trapped beneath the rubble.

Eyewitnesses recount the horror as the structure, intended for commercial purposes upon completion, collapsed while some construction workers were still on the top floor. Immediate efforts were initiated, with an excavator rushed to the scene to facilitate the removal of debris and potentially rescue any trapped individuals.

Chairman of the Anambra State Physical Planning Board, Chike Mmaduekwe, confirmed the tragic incident, revealing a disturbing detail about the construction. Despite approval granted for a modest three-storey building, the developer deviated from the plan, opting to erect a towering five-storey structure.

This catastrophe strikes less than a fortnight after another building collapse shook the Ochanja market area of Onitsha. The incidents underscore the pressing need for stricter adherence to construction regulations and heightened safety measures in the burgeoning city. As rescue operations continue, the community remains on edge, grappling with the aftermath of yet another construction tragedy.

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Posted: at 10-03-2024 08:26 PM (2 months ago) | Addicted Hero

Hope the developer was in the building as at the time it collapse 

Posted: at 10-03-2024 09:05 PM (2 months ago) | Addicted Hero

Lagos people will not stop using cheap material to build  oH,I  thought na only lagos e dey happen

Posted: at 10-03-2024 09:31 PM (2 months ago) | Grande Master

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