June 8, 2026
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu
NNEWI — A one-storey commercial building containing eight shops at Ikenga Ogidi, near the Building Materials International Market along the Onitsha–Enugu Expressway in Anambra State, has collapsed following heavy rainfall.
No casualties were reported, as occupants had reportedly closed for business before the incident occurred. However, residents and traders said the collapse caused extensive damage to goods and property within the building and surrounding area.
The incident also reportedly affected nearby structures, with floodwaters damaging fences and other property in the neighbourhood.
