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After Two Buildings Collapsed In Anambra, 20 Persons Trapped Under Rubble

Two buildings collapsed on Wednesday in different locations in Anambra State .

While a two-storey building under construction collapsed in Amikwo, in the Awka South Local Government Areas, another two-storey building collapsed in Oko, in the Orumba LGA.

Four persons out of the 20 said to be trapped in the two incidents were reportedly rescued as of the time of filing the report.

A eyewitness said, “The Awka building around 2am, falling on part of an occupied two-storey building, trapping many.”

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The building had been sealed by officials of the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority when our correspondent visited the scene.

The Managing Director, ACTDA, Ven. Amaechi Okwuosa said the Awka building had been under construction for the past 10 years and was marked for demolition in 2018.

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Alex Enemanna

A print journalist with vast knowledge of political developments in Nigeria. Passionate about equity and fairness through robust developmental journalism.

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