The building housing Salvation Ministry, Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State has collapsed, trapping unspecified number of worshippers, while about 18 persons have been rescued.
The building which is being used for the first time, it was gathered collapsed at about 5:55pm during Tuesday evening service.
About 18 persons have been rescued unhurt, while four persons have been rushed to the Asaba Specialist Hospital for medical attention.
Secretary to the Delta State Government, Patrick Ukah, who hails from Okpanam, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ononye Mordi, a team of Red Cross officers, and fire fighters were on ground on a rescue mission.
Secretary to the Delta St ate Government, Patrick Ukah spoke to reporters, as rescue operations went on.
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