The seven-storey building at Woji road collapsed on Friday, with the state government mobilising emergency services to rescue trapped persons.
Tony John, Port Harcourt
Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has directed the state Attorney-General to set up a Commission of Inquiry to ascertain the remote and immediate causes of the collapse of a seven-storey building at Woji road, New GRA in Port Harcourt.
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Governor Wike described the building collapse as a sad development which has led to the painful loss of lives.
“I feel so pained that we have to face this kind of calamity at this time. I commiserate with the families that have lost their loved ones, who came to seek their daily bread. Government will do all it can to give them the necessary support,” the governor said.
“I have directed the Attorney-General of Rivers State to ensure that all legal steps are taken…
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