A tragic incident occurred in Mgbemena, Coal Camp, Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State, as a building collapse claimed the lives of four siblings on Friday.
The Chairman of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Agency (ECTDA), Hon. Uche Anya, visited the scene of the incident to express his condolences and assess the situation.
Anya described the loss of innocent children in the tragedy as heartbreaking and deeply regrettable. He disclosed that the structure had originally been approved for animal husbandry but was later converted into a residential building. He expressed grave concerns about the unsuitability of the collapsed building for human habitation.
In his statement, Anya said, “We immediately responded to the incident upon receiving the information. Unfortunately, four children lost their lives in this tragic event. The construction of this building was irresponsible. It was never meant to be occupied by humans. I urge you to visit the site and witness it for yourselves.”
The ECTDA chairman stressed the agency’s commitment to raising public awareness about the importance of living in safe and conducive environments. He emphasized the need to prevent future incidents like this one by ensuring that buildings are constructed and used for their approved purposes, following safety standards and regulations.
