Collapsed three-storey building traps occupants in Anambra

A three-storey gathering collapsed yesterday successful Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, trapping unspecified fig of residents.

The illness happened connected Sunday nighttime successful the gathering which was identified arsenic Elite Five Star Lodge, beside Tonimas Filling Station, astatine Amaokpala community, adjacent Oko.

A property merchandise by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer of
Anambra State Police Command, stated that immoderate residents, who were trapped were instantly rescued, portion aboriginal greeting efforts are inactive connected to scope others beneath the rubbles.

Ikenga said: “The Anambra State Police-led associated information squad assures ongoing rescue operations pursuing the late-night incidental connected Sunday 26th July 2026, involving the illness of a three-storey gathering known arsenic Elite Five Star Lodge, located beside Tonimas Filling Station, Amokpala, Oko, successful Orumba North Local Government Area of the State.

“The incidental resulted successful immoderate occupants being trapped beneath the rubble, and connected receipt of the distress report, the Police, successful collaboration with different information agencies, instantly mobilised to the scene, secured the country to forestall further danger, and coordinated rescue efforts.

“The Anambra State Fire Service and the Anambra State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) besides responded promptly and joined successful the rescue operation.”