Five Rescued, Several Feared To Be Trapped As Building Collapses In Abuja Estate

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Reports say dozens of people are feared to be trapped in the rubble.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the collapse of a building situated in Vidaz Estate, within the Sabon Lugbe extension, FCT. 

Reports say dozens of people are feared to be trapped in the rubble.

According to the spokesperson for the FCT police command, SP Josephine Adeh, on Sunday, “preliminary investigations reveal that the building was previously demolished by the FCT Authorities due to its location in an illegally acquired area”. 

She said, “Regrettably, the structure was further compromised by scavengers who had been tampering with the remnants for scrap metal, ultimately leading to its secondary collapse.

“A total of five individuals were successfully rescued from the debris, and there were no reported fatalities.

“In light of this incident, we urge the public to respect the boundaries of demolished structures and construction sites, ensuring their safety and preventing similar occurrences in the future.”


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