A two-storey building, on Friday, was reported to have collapsed at Obingwu Community in the Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State.
According to an eye witness, about six persons are suspected to be under the rubble.
Our source revealed that the Abia State Commissioner for Works was immediately contacted by the Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Philemon Ogbonna, and prompt response was made to the scene of the incident.
The source further said the Commissioner for Environment, Mayor of Ukwa West Local Government Area, Mr. Newman Azu and officials of Homeland Security are assisting construction giant, Julius Berger in rescue operations.
Details later.