One Dead, Seven Injured in Gombe State Assembly Complex Collapse
A section of the entrance canopy at the new Gombe State House of Assembly collapsed on Friday, killing one construction worker and injuring seven others. The state government has ordered an immediate investigation.
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A section of the entrance canopy at the new Gombe State House of Assembly Complex collapsed on Friday, resulting in one fatality and seven injuries, according to multiple reports. The incident occurred at the ongoing construction site, trapping several workers beneath debris before emergency teams intervened.
One construction worker died, while seven others were injured in the structural failure, Naija News reported. Emergency responders, including personnel from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Gombe Operations Office, were deployed to the scene to rescue those trapped under the rubble, Daily Trust confirmed.
The Gombe State Government has ordered an immediate investigation into the cause of the collapse. A statement from the state’s Permanent Secretary directed relevant agencies to determine the factors that led to the incident, Daily Trust reported. The collapse raises concerns about safety standards at the construction site of the legislative complex.
Rescue operations were completed swiftly, with all victims evacuated to medical facilities. The identity of the deceased and the condition of the injured have not been disclosed. The investigation is ongoing, with no preliminary findings yet released.