The leadership of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Anambra State has paid a condolence visit to the family of Stanley Anikpe, who tragically lost his life when a two-storey building collapsed at Ekeoyibo Market in Amawbia, located within the Awka South Local Government Area.
According to The PUNCH, a delegation led by the NSCDC state commandant, Olatunde Maku, on Tuesday, visited the grieving family.
Anikpe had been buying commodities at the market on Thursday when the building, which was under construction, collapsed, claiming his life and the lives of three other victims, while trapping several others.
“The visit is in response to the tragic demise of Anikpe, who lost his life in the collapse of a two-storey building under construction at Ekeoyibo market, Amawbia, in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday, 4th July 2024,” Maku stated.
“We conveyed our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, and the death is a shocking loss not only to the family but also to the NSCDC,” he added.
Maku assured the family that both the Commandant-General and the Corps would ensure that Anikpe’s memory would be honoured.
He promised the continued support of the Command and the Corps during this challenging time, encouraging the family to find solace in the exemplary life Anikpe led.
“On behalf of the Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, we are deeply saddened by the loss of DSC Anikpe, whose services were still greatly needed by the Corps. We pray that the Lord Almighty grants you and your family the comfort and strength to bear this irreparable loss,” Maku said.
The widow of the deceased, Mrs. Anikpe Florence, expressed her gratitude for the visit, describing it as a significant gesture of solidarity and compassion from the NSCDC.
