Many people have been feared trapped under a four storey-building under construction which collapsed at Imam Street, along Aka Road, Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State.
Sources in the neighborhood reported that the unfortunate event happened on Saturday at around 7:30 p.m.
Although no fatalities were reported, some persons were apparently trapped inside the structure.
Ini Ememobong, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, posted a confirmation of the occurrence on his Facebook wall late on Saturday.
“All Critical rescue and security agencies- the Police, DSS, Fire Service are on the ground with technical support from some construction Companies Julius Berger and Amitek.
“Secretary to State Government, Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr Bassey Okon and other Government officials are at the scene.
” Four persons were rescued and taken to the Hospital. Rescue operations are still ongoing to rescue more”
