A neighborhood in mourning, still shocked after the collapse of a seven-story building collapse on Monday (Sep. 16) left at least 11 people dead with 7 others responding to treatment.
Sukainatu has come from a neighboring community with hopes of getting news about her loved ones.
“They said my stepmother, two of my stepbrothers, two of my sister’s children, and my stepfather’s sister’s child—none of them have been seen; since the incident on Monday, it’s been three days already, and we haven’t even seen their bodies.”
Community stakeholders are calling for more food, shelter, and emotional support among other things.
“This is the aftermath of the disaster here at Shell New Road. It has been days of work here, and individuals are still hoping to see some of their loved ones that they’ve missed for the past few days. The National Disaster Management Agency says they need more machinery to help in the speedy process.”
The collapse is not an isolated incident; there have been several instances of building collapse in Freetown over the past few months. Experts say most buildings lack permits.
