A section of the First Bank building located on Library Avenue in Umuahia, Abia State, has collapsed.
The incident, which occurred on Saturday afternoon, October 4, 2025 sent panic across the busy commercial area that houses several financial institutions, offices and shops.
Details about possible casualties or the extent of damage remain sketchy, but emergency responders and security operatives are said to have arrived at the scene to assess the situation and ensure public safety.
According to eyewitnesses, parts of the building gave way during off working hours, forcing nearby traders and passersby to flee the area.
