Two rescued as building collapses in Anambra market

The Anambra police command says it has rescued two victims from the site of a building collapse in Ekeoyibo market, Amawbia, Awka south LGA. 

In a statement on Thursday, Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesperson in the state, said the command responded swiftly and rescued victims from the two-storey structure. 

He added that the victims have been taken to hospital for proper medical care.

“In response to a distress call today 4/7/2024 at about 12:40 pm of a building collapse at Ekeoyibo market, Amawbia, police operatives have rescued two victims and taken them to the hospital for medical care,” the statement reads.

“Meanwhile, on the directives of the commissioner of police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, the deputy commissioner of police in charge of operations led operatives at the scene for on-the-spot assessment.

“The area has been cordoned off and rescue operations are still ongoing.”