A three-storey private hostel near Oko Polytechnic in Anambra State collapsed on Monday, July 27, 2026, leaving an unknown number of students feared trapped under the rubble, according to Channels Television.
Channels Television reports that emergency responders are at the scene, working to locate and extract those caught in the collapse. Premium Times Nigeria and Punch Newspapers also confirmed the incident, with multiple outlets stating that students are believed to be among those trapped in the building.
The cause of the collapse has not been officially determined, and authorities have not yet released a confirmed casualty count. Daily Post Nigeria and TheCable have also covered the event, noting that the building was a private hostel used to house students attending the nearby polytechnic.
Rescue operations are ongoing as of Monday morning, with local officials and emergency teams coordinating efforts. Updates on the number of survivors and any fatalities are expected as the situation develops.
