Abia: Gov Ikpeazu declares man wanted as three die in collapsed building

The Abia Government has declared the developer of a building at No. 85 Azikiwe road, Aba, one Mr Emmanuel Ohaka, wanted over the collapse of the building that led to the death of some persons.

Three persons have been confirmed dead after the building collapsed on Wednesday.

However, the state Commissioner for Information, Chief John Kalu, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday said the developer of the building, Ohaka, have been declared wanted for alleged complicity.

According to the commissioner, one survivor was brought out of the rubbles alive while the other three, two females and one male, were pulled out lifeless.

He also said that the Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu, ordered the Commissioner of Police in the state to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution of the developer and the site engineer, Mr Bassey Afokwalam.

He also that Afokwalam is already in the Police custody adding that search operation is still ongoing at the site to ensure that nobody remained trapped under the rubbles.

“The Governor has urged the police and other security agencies to provide adequate security around the area for the continued seamless operation of the rescue team.

“He also expressed sadness over the needless loss of lives arising from the illegal development of the property, being constructed without approval from relevant agencies.

“He however directed the Town Planning Authorities and the Ministry of Lands to go round the state and ensure that construction is discontinued on any unapproved building under construction,” he said.