A building has reportedly collapsed in Newnenta, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, raising fears that several people may have been trapped beneath the rubble.
The incident reportedly triggered panic in the community as residents rushed to the scene, where efforts were underway to search the debris and determine whether anyone was trapped inside.
Videos circulating from the scene showed residents gathered around the collapsed structure as rescue efforts continued.
The number of casualties, if any, could not immediately be confirmed, while authorities had yet to issue an official statement on the incident at the time of filing this report.
The cause of the collapse also remains unknown, with details of the incident still emerging.
Rescue efforts are reportedly focused on clearing the debris and determining the extent of the damage, as well as accounting for people who may have been inside the building when it collapsed.