A portion of the First Bank building on Library Avenue in Umuahia, Abia State, collapsed on the afternoon of Saturday, October 4, 2025, triggering panic in the busy commercial district that hosts several banks, offices, and retail shops.
While details regarding casualties or the extent of structural damage remain unclear, emergency responders and security personnel have since arrived at the scene to assess the situation and safeguard the area.
Eyewitnesses reported that the collapse occurred outside of regular banking hours, prompting nearby traders and pedestrians to flee for safety as debris fell from the structure.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the incident.
