Rescue Operations Underway After Building Collapse in Anambra

On Sunday night, a three-storey building known as Elite Five Star Lodge collapsed beside Tonimas Filling Station in Amokpala, Oko, Orumba North LGA, Anambra State. The Anambra State Police, led by Police Public Relations Officer Tochukwu Ikenga (SP), confirmed that some occupants were trapped under the rubble.

Following the distress report, the police, in collaboration with the Anambra State Fire Service and the Anambra State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), mobilized to the scene to secure the area and coordinate rescue efforts. Ongoing operations aim to reach any remaining individuals trapped in the debris, although the number of casualties has not yet been confirmed.

Some injured victims have been rescued and taken to a hospital in Oko for medical attention. Residents are urged to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information, and keep clear of the area to facilitate emergency responders.