A three-storey building identified as Elite Five Star Lodge collapsed late Sunday night in Amaokpala community, near Oko in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, trapping an unspecified number of residents.
The incident occurred beside Tonimas Filling Station. Some occupants were trapped beneath the rubble, prompting an immediate response from security and emergency agencies.
In a press release, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the details. “The Anambra State Police-led joint security team assures ongoing rescue operations following the late-night incident on Sunday 26th July 2026, involving the collapse of a three-storey building known as Elite Five Star Lodge, located beside Tonimas Filling Station, Amokpala, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area of the State,” he said.
“The incident resulted in some occupants being trapped beneath the rubble, and on receipt of the distress report, the Police, in collaboration with other security agencies, immediately mobilised to the scene, secured the area to prevent further danger, and coordinated rescue efforts,” Ikenga added.
The Anambra State Fire Service and the Anambra State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) also responded promptly and joined the rescue operation.
Some injured victims have already been pulled from the debris and evacuated to a hospital in Oko, where they are receiving medical attention. Rescue efforts continued into Monday morning to reach others who may still be trapped. Authorities said the number of casualties or affected persons could not yet be confirmed.
The police command urged members of the public, especially residents in the area, to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information, and stay away from the scene to allow emergency responders unrestricted access.
