3 feared dead as building collapses in Enugu

At least three persons have been killed as a four-storey building under construction collapsed yesterday afternoon in Enugu. The three persons feared dead were reportedly working in the building at the time of the incident and had not been found as at press time.www.mannamart.com


The three construction workers were believed to have been buried in the debris as sympathizers, who rushed to the scene after the building collapsed said they heard some people shouting from the compound but could not sight them.
It could not be immediately ascertained why the building, which comprised 10 flats of three-bedrooms each collapsed but some sympathizers blamed it on poor quality and substandard building materials used.  

The building belonging to one Mr Sunday, whose surname could not be ascertained, according to a resident, Miss Ogechi Okoye, was commenced about two months ago and was ready to be roofed before the incident.
When our reporter visited the building located along Ndiagu Amechi Road, Pocket Layout, behind Loma Linda Housing Estate in Enugu capital city, some people were seen searching for the missing persons.
The building collapsed at about 1pm, according to Miss Okoye, who lives in the neighbourhood.

“I heard an unusual noise from the compound shortly after I returned from church service and rushed out of the house only to see the tall building, which block work had been completed, falling down. “The main gate into the building is normally locked when no work is going on but today, it was wide open and while passing, I saw some people working in the house.  We heard some people shouting when the building was coming down but we couldn’t see anybody when we went inside,” she narrated.

Some policemen were said to have visited the compound few hours later but left when they could not locate the property owner. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu said he was aware of the incident but was yet to be officially briefed.