A builder identified as Chizoba Aniefuna and his two sons have lost their lives following the collapse of a one-story building with penthouse at Egbu Umuenem, Otolo Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Also trapped in the building collapse was a relative of the builder, who eyewitnesses said was later rescued and rushed to a Hospital in Nnewi.
when Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN officials and Transition Committee Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Engr. Chris Obiora arrived at the scene, manual labourers were seen on rescue mission, as excavator brought to rescue the victims broke down at the site.
Addressing journalists after the dead bodies were brought out from the debris, the Anambra State Chairman of COREN, Engr. Victor Meju explained that poor foundation, poor concrete mixture, poor quality of materials, poor wearing cost capacity, nonconformity to standards, non-approval from relevant regulatory authorities were part of the issues that led to the avoidable tragedy.
He announced the seal off of the building collapse scene, adding that the owner of the building, Mr. Chukwunafu Anamanjo will be invited for questioning to aid investigation.
Contributing, the Transition Committee Chairman of Nnewi North, Engr. Obiora called on people to always make use of certified Engineers and other relevant personnel in the building sector, adding that monitoring teams are also important in ensuring that all stick to standards.
The Sectoral Head of COREN in charge of Nnewi and environs, Engr. Arinze Okwuosa, said his team observed a lot of foul plays in the course of carrying out their job, calling for government intervention to forestall future occurrence.
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