The bodies of Vivian Chinedum and her boyfriend, Ifeanyi Stanley, have been recovered from the rubble of the collapsed Elite 5-Star Hostel in Amaokpala, near the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The building, which housed about 60 rooms, caved in on Sunday night, July 26, 2026.
Victims were hardworking alumni
Vivian, a baker, and Ifeanyi, a Moniepoint PoS machine distributor popularly known as Don Cash, were both alumni of the Federal Polytechnic Oko. According to friends, the young couple were working hard to build a better future together. Ifeanyi had gone to visit Vivian at the hostel at about 10:45 p.m. on that fateful day.
Tragic end to a promising life
What was meant to be another beautiful moment together became their last. The collapse claimed not only two lives but also dashed the dreams of a couple that many described as industrious and ambitious.
Friends mourn on social media
Friends have taken to Facebook to mourn the couple. One Ganobi Precious Ifeanyichukwu described Vivian and Ifeanyi as a very hardworking and promising couple. The post has since garnered numerous comments from others expressing shock and grief.
Questions over building safety
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of hostels and other buildings in the area. Local authorities are yet to comment on the cause of the collapse, but residents are calling for stricter enforcement of building codes to prevent future tragedies.
