Rivers State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Evans Bipi, has rushed to the scene of a devastating building collapse in Ogbogogoro Mgbaraja Community, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area.
The two-story building, still under construction, tragically trapped one person under the rubble.
Rescue efforts are underway to save the victim, while officials from the Ministry have swiftly sealed off the premises to prevent further accidents.
As the rescue operation continues, the community remains in a state of anxiety, hoping for the safe rescue of the trapped individual.
As at the time of filing this report, the cause of the collapse has not been ascertained.