Abia Building Collapse: Site Engineer Arrested, Developer Declared Wanted

The Abia State Police Command has arrested the site engineer responsible for a three-storey building that collapsed in Umuahia, injuring three people. The building, owned by Chief Ikechi Emenike, partially collapsed on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at around 2:45 am.

Key Details:

• Injuries and Fatalities: Three people were injured in the collapse, including a 35-year-old woman, her five-year-old daughter, and a five-month-old newborn. Fortunately, there were no fatalities.
• Site Engineer’s Arrest: The site engineer, whose identity hasn’t been disclosed, is currently assisting the police with their investigation.
• Integrity Test: The Abia State Government will conduct integrity tests on all buildings with two floors or above to ensure citizens’ safety.
• ⁠- Developer Declared Wanted: In a related incident, the Abia State Government declared the developer of a collapsed building in Aba, Emmanuel Ohaka, wanted for alleged complicity.

Government Response:

• Thorough Investigation: The state government will conduct a thorough investigation into the collapsed building.
• Zero Tolerance for Professional Misconduct: Governor Alex Otti emphasized that the government has zero tolerance for professional misconduct and will ensure citizens’ safety.
• Road Infrastructure: The state government is also working on road reconstruction projects in 51 locations across Abia State.