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Police Rescue Two As Building Collapses In Anambra Market

Operatives of Anambra police command have rescued two victims from site of a building collapse in Ekeoyibo market, Amawbia, Awka south LGA.

Gatekeepers News reports that police spokesman in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga revealed this through a statement released on Thursday.

Ikenga noted that the operatives responded swiftly and rescued victims from the two-storey structure.

The spokesman further said that the victims have been taken to hospital for proper medical care.

He said, “In response to a distress call today 4/7/2024 at about 12:40 pm of a building collapse at Ekeoyibo market, Amawbia, police operatives have rescued two victims and taken them to the hospital for medical care.”

“Meanwhile, on the directives of the commissioner of police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, the deputy commissioner of police in charge of operations led operatives at the scene for on-the-spot assessment.”

“The area has been cordoned off and rescue operations are still ongoing.”

Roheemah Lawal

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