Part Of 3-Storey Building Collapses Along Slaughter Road In Port Harcourt No Casualties Recorded

Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.

A section of a three-storey building under construction collapsed along Slaughter Road, off Iwofe Road (Aker Junction), in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Monday, June 22, 2026. Fortunately, no one was inside the building at the time of the incident, and all construction workers on site were accounted for and safe, according to multiple reports.

The collapse occurred in the afternoon, sending debris onto the road and causing a temporary disruption to traffic along the busy Slaughter Road corridor. Emergency responders, including officials of the Rivers State Building Control Agency and the National Emergency Management Agency, were deployed to the scene to assess the situation and cordon off the affected area. While the exact cause of the collapse has not been officially determined, preliminary assessments suggest possible structural defects or the use of substandard materials, factors that have been linked to several building failures across Nigeria in recent years.

No casualties or injuries were recorded in the incident, a development that has been described as a narrow escape for workers and passersby. The Rivers State Government has been urged to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collapse and to ensure that construction standards are strictly enforced to prevent similar incidents.

The building collapse is the latest in a series of structural failures in Rivers State, where inadequate supervision, poor-quality materials, and non-compliance with building codes have been identified as recurring causes. In recent months, several buildings under construction in Port Harcourt and its environs have suffered partial or total collapses, raising concerns among residents and industry professionals.

Authorities have since intensified surveillance and enforcement of building regulations across the state, warning developers and contractors to adhere strictly to approved designs and safety standards. As investigations continue, the incident serves as a reminder of the urgent need for stricter oversight of construction activities in Nigeria's rapidly expanding urban centres.

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