At least 40 people are reportedly trapped following the collapse of a building under construction in the Sabon Lugbe area of Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory.
News About Nigeria reports that the incident occurred on Saturday, and rescue teams, alongside local sympathisers, are currently at the site attempting to locate and free those trapped beneath the rubble.
Video footage obtained by News About Nigeria captures the urgency of the situation, with a witness at the scene calling for government intervention and assistance from relevant emergency agencies.
“People are under this rubble. It is a building under construction. We are calling on the government and relevant agencies to come and rescue those who are trapped here,” the witness said.
This incident follows a series of recent building collapses in Abuja.
Earlier in October, emergency responders rescued four people from a two-story residential building that partially collapsed in Kubwa, near Cupid Hotel on Sultan Dasuki Way.
Additionally, a collapse occurred at the Praco Limited Estate in Guzape a few weeks prior, with several construction workers feared dead.
Just two weeks ago, a two-storey building collapsed in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State, causing panic as nearby residents fled the scene.
The incident occurred around 8:45 a.m. on Amusu Street, Baale Bus Stop, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).
LASEMA’s Head of Public Affairs, Mr. Nosa Okunbor, confirmed that there were no reported casualties.
He stated that the building appeared to have collapsed by itself, which prompted LASEMA’s response teams to conduct a search-and-rescue operation on site.
An anonymous official from LASEMA added that the building had been evacuated prior to the collapse, which likely prevented any injuries.
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene to secure the area and assess the damage.
