Many Feared Trapped in a Collapsed Building at Onitsha Market

By Praise Chinecherem

A building on Monday night collapsed in Onitsha, Anambra State.

The incident occurred around Ochanja market area of the commercial city at about 8.00pm.

Unconfirmed number of bodies were said to be trapped in the rubble.

State Fire Service Chief, Engr Martin Agbili who confirmed the incident, said rescue operation is currently ongoing.

He said, “Building collapse around Ochanja Market Area, Onitsha that happened at about 2000hrs (8.00pm) of Monday 26-02-2024.

“There are some trapped individuals at the scene of the building collapse. Rescue operation is currently ongoing.”

Details shortly…