Although no human casualty was reported, residents feared that there might be someone trapped in the rubble. The Guardian learnt that the building collapsed after a heavy rainfall, which hindered visibility and movement, while an attachment to the building, where the owner resides was mostly affected.
A source said the owner of the building is from the neighbouring Ikwuano Local Council and resides outside the country. The source said the entire building had been under construction over the years and “has been beaten by the sun and the rains.” Commenting on the incident, chairman of the state’s chapter of Nigerian Institute of Town Planners , Mr. Stephen Nwazue, reiterated the need to engage professionals in building projects, which he insisted requires professionalism in setting the foundation among other compartments.
He said the owner of the building is to be blamed for flouting the building standards, by adding more structures even when he was aware that the foundation had lasted more than 30 years.
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