Collapse of the Gombe State House of Assembly Complex under construction; one death and seven injuries; rescue and evacuation of victims; eyewitness and victims’ accounts; confirmation by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA); updates on the condition of the injured; Gombe State Government’s official response; Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s directive for an immediate investigation and free medical treatment for victims; efforts by Nexus Channels to obtain the contractor’s reaction; and the latest information as investigations into the cause of the collapse continue. Watch our exclusive report for verified details and official reactions bellow.
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One Dead, Seven Injured as Gombe Assembly Complex Collapses
One person was killed and seven others injured after a section of the Gombe State House of Assembly Complex under construction collapsed on Friday evening. Emergency responders evacuated the victims to hospitals for treatment, while the Gombe State Government ordered an immediate investigation into the incident, directed that all medical expenses be covered, and assured the public of its commitment to safety as the cause of the collapse remains under investigation.