Seven,Including Pregnant Woman Feared dead In Calabar Collapsed Building

At least seven people have been feared
dead including a pregnant woman following
a building collapse in Calabar as a result of
the heavy down pour at Edem Otop, in
Calabar Municipality in Cross River state,
which lasted for several hours.
Residents of the area and eye witness accounts
stated that, the disaster which occurred on
Wednesday night, was as a result of erosion
running through into a ravine behind the
building. They also said that lack of drainage
system to channel erosion in the community
contributed to the problem.
Nine persons, including a six-month old baby,
were in the building when the incident
occurred.
Six bodies were recovered dead and the other
three, including the baby, were rescued alive
with several degrees of injuries. The survivors
are receiving treatment at the General
Hospital, Calabar.
The head of the family, Amos Akaniyene who
was outside at the time of the disaster was not
available to comment on the issue.