A two-storey building under construction at Ndiagu in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra has collapsed, killing three artisans. The building collapsed around 8 a.m on Wednesday.


A witness told NAN that three other persons, who sustained severe injuries, were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Those that rushed to the scene of the incident and assisted in the rescue mission included the Commissioner of Police in the State, Hosea Karma and the Divisional Police Officer in Ogidi, Hassan Musa.

President-General of Ogidi community, Chuka Onubogu, attributed the collapse to substandard building materials.