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Many Trapped in Anambra Market After Two-Storey Building Collapse
A two-storey building under construction at Eke Amawbia market in Awka, Anambra State, collapsed on Thursday, trapping numerous traders and shop owners inside. The incident occurred around noon, causing panic among traders and residents. Although the exact casualty figure is unknown, it’s feared that lives may have been lost.
Eyewitnesses reported that the building suddenly crumbled, burying several traders under the rubble. As of the latest update, one person has been rescued and taken to Amawbia Maternity Home for urgent medical care, while many others remain trapped. Police officers are on the scene coordinating rescue efforts and maintaining order.
Traders blamed the collapse on substandard engineering work, alleging compromised structural integrity, while others cited persistent rainfall over the past week as a contributing factor. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesman for the state police command, confirmed that two victims have been rescued and that rescue operations are ongoing.
The atmosphere at the market is tense, with onlookers anxiously awaiting news of the rescue efforts. The community is calling for an investigation into the cause of the collapse.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for its use of technology to combat fraud and improve its operations.
He praised the NYSC for the transformation it has undergone and its use of technology to improve the deployment of corps members.
He said “I would like to commend you for all the transformation that you have brought to NYSC and the use of technology to ensure seamless operations and deployment of Corps Members.”
The NYSC has continued to strengthen its use of technology as part of efforts to tackle fraud, improve its processes and enhance the deployment of corps members.
It has been reported that there was an attack on the convoy of Peter Obi in Benue State as a crowd supporting the presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 elections was reportedly attacked.
The incident reportedly resulted in more than 10 youths sustaining injuries.
The injured victims were taken to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, for treatment. A hospital official confirmed that more than 10 wounded people were brought in for urgent medical attention.
Peter Obi has called for an investigation into the incident and accused the Special Assistant to Governor Hyacinth Alia on Youths of masterminding the attack and mobilising youths to stop the support movement.
The hospital official said: “Over 10 wounded victims were brought in here yesterday for urgent medical attention. They are being treated. I don’t know where they came from. We don’t know whether they were involved in Peter Obi’s incident yesterday or not.”
Kwara State is planning to increase livestock production in the state and create higher incomes for farmers and pastoralists.
The commissioner shared “Our ultimate objective is to move Kwara from livestock keeping to a commercially driven livestock economy capable of creating jobs, improving food security, strengthening rural livelihoods and increasing the income of farmers and pastoralists,” .
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