From Emma Elekwa, Onitsha
The Anambra State government has sealed off an uncompleted one-storey building that collapsed at Umuota village, Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area.
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the state’s Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB), Chike Maduekwe, stated this during an inspection of the site.
The structure reportedly collapsed on Sunday, leading to the death of a 40-year-old nursing mother.
Some other persons were reportedly trapped in the rubble while a six-months-old baby was rescued alive.
“Our workers have sealed off the building. It is a 40-year-old uncompleted building. The partial collapse affected one section of the building.
“We’ve invited the owner and the caretaker to our office in Awka. After our meeting with them, we will pull the remaining section down.
“We appeal to our people to always obtain building permits before construction. This helps the Board to monitor the development,” he said.
Maduekwe said the woman was confirmed dead by medical officials.
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