Delta: Three Feared Dead As Asaba Stadium Sports Complex Collapses

Three persons have been confirmed dead while a couple of others sustained severe injuries when the multiple sports complex of the Stephen Keshi Stadium collapsed on Thursday morning. 

The multiple sports complex of the Stephen Keshi Stadium billed to hold the upcoming 21st National Sports Festival (NSF) in Asaba, Delta State collapsed as a result of heavy rainfall, residents narrated. 

According to reports, the complex which is under construction ahead of the competition collapsed on Thursday morning killing at least three persons.

Residents living around the stadium complex had earlier reported that some parts of the stadium were shaking hours before the collapse. 

Three persons working on the reconstruction of the stadium died when the complex collapsed, while some others (figures uncertain) incurred severe injuries. 

Some weeks ago, the collapsed building was inspected by the Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare, who gave a pass mark, saying that the facilities were 80% ready for use.

However, some structural engineers expressed concerns over the speed at which the construction was going, doubting the integrity of the buildings under construction.