Just In: Telecom mast collapses, destroys houses in Bayelsa

Several families in the Nange-Ama community of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have escaped being killed following a collapsed telecommunications mast which destroyed their buildings.

According to the Nation, one of the first generation mobile telecommunications companies, fell and destroyed properties worth millions of naira including a building.

The mast reportedly collapsed and trapped the residents but somehow their lives were spared.

The source said several properties were destroyed including a well-furnished six-bedroom bungalow owned by one Mrs Eva Efere.