A four-storey building under construction collapsed in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital on Saturday.
The building, which is located at Iman
Street, off Aka Road in the capital city, fell on another building next to it.
Eyewitnesses and residents of the area who
spoke to Channels Television said the incident happened at about 6 pm.
FACTUAL NAIJA NEWS learnt that there are strong indications that some of
the people who were working inside the building are still trapped in the
rubble.
Officers of the state fire service, it was also learnt, commenced
rescue operations about two hours after the incident.
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