Five killed, 26 rescued in Anambra building collapse
Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- At least five people were killed and 26 others rescued when a building collapsed at a market in Anambra State on Monday evening.
The market, Odu-Igbo Market is in Ochanja, Onitsha North Local Government Area of the South-east state.
PREMIUM TIMES learnt that the collapsed building was still under construction.
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State visited the scene of the incident on Tuesday, according to a report by the Nation.
Speaking to a crowd of residents at the scene, Mr Soludo expressed sadness over the incident, describing it as "tragic."
The governor, in a video clip seen by PREMIUM TIMES, confirmed the recovery of five corpses from the collapsed building and the rescue of 26 persons who were trapped ...
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