A four-storey building under construction has collapsed in the Independence Layout area of Enugu, leaving one person dead and four others rescued from the debris.
The incident occurred around 6 a.m. on Sunday at Ogbalu Street, where workers were reportedly staying at the construction site when the structure suddenly gave way.
Four workers were pulled out alive and taken to the Enugu State Teaching Hospital for medical attention, while the body of one other victim has been recovered.
Authorities said six people were believed to have been sleeping at the site before the collapse, but one of them had left the premises shortly before the incident.
Emergency responders, including the National Emergency Management Agency, Nigerian Red Cross Society, State Emergency Management Agency, Enugu State Capital Territory Development Authority and the Police, are participating in the ongoing search and rescue operation.
The cause of the collapse has not yet been determined, as emergency officials continue to assess the site and search for any other persons who may be trapped beneath the rubble.
The incident has renewed concerns over compliance with building regulations and safety standards at construction sites across the state.
