Worker Bakeru Iwal Dies in Demolition Accident in Anambra
Bakeru Iwal, a 25-year-old worker, died in a tragic incident in Otolo-Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, when a section of an old building he was helping to demolish collapsed on him. The incident occurred on a Tuesday, trapping Iwal under the debris.
Eyewitnesses reported that he was actively involved in the demolition when the structure suddenly caved in. The spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident on Wednesday, stating that police operatives from the Otolo Divisional Headquarters responded promptly to the scene.
They cordoned off the area and began preliminary investigations. The scene was documented, and Iwal's body was evacuated to the mortuary for preservation, pending autopsy and other necessary examinations.
The police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the building's collapse.
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