Two Workers Reported Dead As Three Storey Building Under Construction Collapses In Anambra.

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Two persons have been confirmed dead and two others narrowly escaping death as a three storey building under construction collapsed at Ibolo, Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area.


The  building which is at roofing stage collapsed to the ground when workers were loosing the parapet.


Speaking to newsmen who visited the scene of the collapse, a survivor, Mr. Ositadinma Chukwuleta, who narrated his lucky escape, revealed that while loosing the woods used for the casted parapet, he noticed the building dividing from the foundation and jumped down immediately escaping the collapse as two others working in the building were not so lucky.


Mr. Chukwuleta who was visibly shocked and could not hold his emotions, said that he has been abandoned since the incident, as sympathizers were the ones who has helped to stabilize him with drugs and support, as he needs medical help.


A member of Red Cross Society, Mr. Vincent Okonkwo noted that the incident happened around 5pm yesterday and two people escaped while two other carpenters were not so fortunate to escape but have been evacuated from the debris to a mortuary, as they arrived on site today when they got information regarding the collapse.


The Commissioner for Environment, Engr. Felix Odimegwu who visited the site of the collapsed building, said the collapse is most unfortunate and emphasized that things should always be done properly. 


He asked developers to always get approvals from appropriate authorities and engage the services of be professionals. 


He promised that the state government will get to the root cause of the collapse and appropriate sanctions meted out.


A team from Council For Regulation Of Engineering In Nigeria, COREN, led by its Anambra state Chairman, Engr. Victor Meju  emphasized that the building is not in anyway in compliance with the building codes and law and no Engineer was found on site, which a proper investigation will be initiated and all culprits those who claim to be engineers that handled the project will be brought to book.


The ABS Crew also observed a team of policemen at the site with a heavy duty excavator rummaging the collapse debris.


Another adjoining building close to the collapsed one has also been cordoned off by COREN and other stakeholders.


Kenechukwu Chukwudi (ABS News).




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