By John Imeh
Two persons were killed after a refuse dump collapsed following a heavy downpour at Ikot Effanga Mkos, along the Old Odukpani Road, Calabar, Cross River State, in the early hours of Friday.
The collapsed dump reportedly swept into a building constructed in a valley adjoining the site, causing the structure to cave in and killing two occupants identified as Mfon Imeh and an unidentified woman.
The Cross-River State Police Command confirmed the incident.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Sunday Eitokpah, said the collapsed refuse dump impacted the building, resulting in the deaths.
“The Cross River State Police Command is aware of a reported incident involving the collapse of a refuse dump at Ikot Effanga, along the Old Odukpani Road, Calabar, in the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2026.
“It was discovered that the collapsed refuse dump had impacted a building reportedly constructed within a valley adjoining it, resulting in the death of two occupants.”
Eitokpah said the bodies of the victims had been recovered and deposited at a mortuary.
He added that the command had commenced assessment of the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The Command is currently assessing the circumstances surrounding the incident. Members of the public are urged to remain calm and avoid speculation as efforts continue to establish the full facts,” he said.
