Three people hurt in collapsed building in Abuja

In the Federal Capital Territory on Monday, a building collapsed, injuring no fewer than three people.

However, the incident did not result in any deaths.

According to The PUNCH, a four-bedroom apartment in Area 11 across from Stanbic IBTC Bank collapsed on Monday night.

It was learned that prior to the tragedy, the old building was being renovated.

Around 8:40 p.m. on Monday, a large number of workers on the construction were reportedly trapped inside as it caved in.

No lives were lost in the event, according to a status report that the Director of the FCT Fire Service, Amiola Adebayo, submitted to Punch correspondent on Tuesday.

Three injured people had been brought to the hospital for treatment, Adebayo continued.

The report read, “The three people injured have been taken to Hospital.

“It’s an old four-storey building undergoing restructuring and renovation. Other workers on the ground confirmed that no one else remained inside the rubble.

“Excavation and evacuation of the rubles stopped at 1.30am to resume 7am, July 2, 2024.”

The FCT police spokesperson Josephine Adeh also confirmed the incident.

Adeh said, “In response to the distress call, the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, promptly moved to the scene with multiple patrol teams as first responders to cordon off the area for possible rescue.

“Three victims were successfully evacuated from the collapsed building and rushed to the hospital for medical care.

“The attention of the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria and FCT Development Control has been drawn to the situation, and their personnel have taken charge of the area for robust management of the scene.”