Church building collapses on worshippers in Uyo [updated]

Rescue workers are battling to evacuate victims in a church building which collapsed in Uyo on Saturday while service was in session.

Some senior government officials are suspected to be among the victims.

The casualty figure has yet to be known.

Elombah.com gathered that the tragic accident occurred at Reigners Bible Church, Uyo in Akwa Ibom State.

 His Excellency, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel was present at the church during the incident.

He, thereafter, personally supervised rescue operations and evacuation of the injured to the hospital. 

The State Government has pledged to undertake the medical treatment of the victims. 

Meanwhile, a high- powered panel of enquiry is being constituted to ascertain the immediate and remote factors leading to the collapse of the church building.

This is with a view to forestall the re-occurrence of such incident and bring to book persons found to have compromised professional standards in the construction of the building.

In the meantime, the government of Akwa Ibom State has appealed to citizens of the state to remain calm.

It also asked for prayers for the injured and to avoid undue speculation as the situation is being given the best possible attention.

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