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A three-storey building under construction has collapsed in Umuoma Village, Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

No life was reportedly lost in the incident that occurred on Monday.

The Nation, however, learnt that before the collapse, scores of workers were seen working on the structure, said to be a hotel.

When our reporter visited the scene, the facility had been sealed by state authorities, while some of the workers were evacuating their luggage from the building.

Those who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity blamed the incident on the contractor handling the project.

“We saw the shape of the building, and the type of iron rods used and concluded that the materials used in erecting the hotel project were fake.

“True to our prediction, hours after, it collapsed. Luckily, none of the workers was trapped.

“We blame the contractor handling the project. You can imagine the amount of money that has been wasted,” one of them lamented.

Another passerby, who simply identified himself as Jeremiah, said materials used for the building were not given enough time to solidify.

He added that the speed at which the building was being erected might have also contributed to its unexpected collapse.

“How can you be putting blocks on top of the ones that have not dried? Meanwhile, the iron rods used are inferior and not meant for storey buildings like this.

“I am happy with immediate sealing of the premises, meaning the compound belongs to the state government, at least for now,” he added.

Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident, but said he was yet to get the full details. He, however, said the scene had been cordoned off by Police officers.

“Yes, it’s true, but details are still sketchy. I’ll get back to you when I have the full information,” he said.

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A Police Officer has been killed in a road crash on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos after a Lexus vehicle reportedly rammed into him while he was riding a motorcycle.

The incident occurred on Sunday around the Adekunle inward Iyana-Oworo axis of the bridge, when the driver of a Lexus Jeep collided with the officer, who was riding a Bajaj motorcycle. The officer was confirmed dead at the scene.

In a statement by its spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) described the incident as tragic and confirmed that the driver later turned himself in at the Adekunle Police Division after the crash.

“The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority today expressed profound sorrow over a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge by Adekunle inward Iyana Oworo, resulting in the tragic loss of life.

“The regrettable incident occured when a driver of a Lexus car EPE 765 JN rammed into a Police Officer riding a Bajaj motorcycle on third mainland Bridge

“While the police Officer died on spot, the driver of the Lexus Jeep immediately reported himself at Adekunle Police Division,” the statement said.

Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and LASTMA officials were immediately deployed to the scene following distress calls to manage traffic and secure the corridor.

Authorities cordoned off the affected section of the bridge using traffic control measures to prevent secondary accidents, while evacuation operations were carried out to remove the vehicles involved and restore normal traffic flow.

Despite the severity of the crash, traffic movement on the bridge was reportedly managed effectively through coordinated emergency response efforts by LASTMA officials and police operatives.

Reacting to the incident, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, urged motorists to exercise caution, adhere strictly to speed regulations, and avoid reckless driving that could lead to preventable loss of life.

He emphasised the need for responsible road use and compliance with traffic laws to reduce the growing rate of fatal accidents across Lagos State.

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Bandits have attacked rural communities on the western outskirts of Musawa town in Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State, forcing residents to flee for safety while also rustling large numbers of cattle.

This is according to reports shared by northern security analyst Bakatsine on X on Sunday.

He said the attack has left women and children displaced and stranded in Musawa town without shelter, food, or basic support, even as rainfall continues and conditions remain difficult.

“Humanitarian assistance is urgently needed for the affected families. Security agencies must also intensify operations and provide immediate intervention to protect communities across Musawa LGA and surrounding areas,” he wrote on X.

He also expressed hope that peace and security will return to the affected communities and Nigeria as a whole.