A five-storey building under construction collapsed in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Wednesday morning, trapping at least sixteen individuals, including a site engineer. The incident occurred around 9 a.m., sparking panic amongst nearby residents and construction workers. Rescue operations are currently underway to locate and extricate those trapped beneath the rubble. The cause of the collapse remains unknown at this time, and investigations are expected to follow. Authorities have not yet released information regarding the condition of those trapped or potential fatalities. This incident highlights concerns regarding building safety standards in the region.