Ogbonnaya Ikokwu, UmuahiaA three-storey building under construction on Azikiwe Road, Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State has collapsed, killing one person. The building reportedly collapsed on Wednesday morning at about 5:15 am after a downpour on Tuesday night. READ ALSO: Oyetola orders probe as fresh protest hits OsogboMembers of the Nigerian Red Cross Society arrived at the scene around past 8:00 am to search for trapped victims. Meanwhile, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has directed the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency and the Aba South LGA Town Planning Authority to immediately ensure full and safe demolition of the partially collapsed three-storey building along Azikiwe Road in Aba. “So far, we have one confirmed fatality and those on site are working to see if there are others trapped in the rubble.”

Source: Punch September 16, 2020 16:07 UTC