A Building Collapse injured mother and infant in Abia.

The other five members of their family, who were in a nearby bungalow that was damaged by the falling structure, miraculously survived. 

According to our reporter, the building is in the Federal Low Cost Housing Estate, Ohobo Afara, Umuahia, area around Olokoro Road. 

According to residents who spoke with reporters on Saturday, the unfinished building collapsed around 3 a.m., destroying a seven-person bungalow nearby. 

“That although no life was lost, a nursing mother, her five-month-old baby, and another individual are currently hospitalized for sustained injuries,” an eyewitness stated. Additionally, "the building had shown signs of caving in before its final collapse on Saturday," he stated. On examination, it was discovered that two additional three-story buildings on the property have caved in as well. 

Mr. during an interview with our correspondent The bungalow's owners, Ugwumba Shedrack and Nkechi Uzochi, confirmed that "the incident occurred around 3 a.m." Mr., one of the witnesses, A security guard on the premises, Babayu Adamu, stated that the building had previously displayed signs of instability and that strengthening measures had been taken. 

However, he explained that the three-story building, which had been roofed and was awaiting furnishing, exhibited no recent signs of collapse. In the meantime, the three-story building's interior has been sealed off by the Umuahia Capital Development Authority. 

Mr. UCDA's General Manager This was stated by Kingsley Agomoh when he visited the scene on Saturday. He expressed his appreciation for the fact that "the lives of the two injured persons, including the baby, who were occupants of the affected bungalow were saved and that they are receiving treatment at a private hospital.

"The UCDA General Manager said that the agency has started an investigation to find out what caused the building to collapse and that the owner will be punished in accordance with the law. He went on to say that the two other three-story buildings that are still standing on the property will go through an integrity test.