By Michael Ovat – Awka
The Anambra State Police Command has commenced an investigation into an incident involving the demolition of an old building at Otolo-Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area, where one person reportedly died following the collapse of part of the structure.
The State Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Wednesday.
Ikenga said upon receiving the report, police operatives attached to the Otolo Divisional Headquarters promptly responded to the scene, cordoned off the area and commenced preliminary investigations. The scene was also documented, while the deceased, later identified as Bakeru Iwal, a 25-year-old male, was evacuated to the mortuary for preservation, pending autopsy and other necessary examinations.
Preliminary information indicates that the building was being demolished when a section of the structure suddenly collapsed, trapping one of the workers.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, has directed that the investigation be conducted professionally and thoroughly to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine whether any person bears responsibility, with appropriate action to be taken based on the outcome of the investigation.
The Command urges members of the public to remain calm and allow the investigation to proceed, while further updates will be provided as necessary.
