Enugu Building Collapse Claims One Life, Developer's Rep Arrested

A building collapse occurred around 6 am on Sunday in the Independent Layout area of Enugu, resulting in the death of one male squatter and the rescue of four others who were taken to a hospital. Manzo Ezekiel, representing the National Emergency Management Agency, confirmed that emergency responders were alerted to individuals trapped under the rubble.

By 11:20 am, the rescue team had recovered the deceased victim's body. Dan Nwomeh, Senior Special Assistant to the Enugu State Governor on Media, reported that a representative of the property owner had been handed over to the police for questioning regarding the incident.

Uche Anya, Executive Chairman of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Agency, stated that the building had been approved in 2021 but was sealed six months prior due to structural integrity issues and non-compliance with the approved plan. The representative had been in discussions with the agency for 30 to 40 days before the collapse.