Residents trapped as Building collapses in Abuja

Some residents are currently trapped in a two-storey building which collapsed in Kubwa area of Abuja, on Saturday morning. Details of the incident are sketchy as of the time of this report, but some social media users said the affected building caved in around 7am. Emergency responders are said to be making their way to […]

Some residents are currently trapped in a two-storey building which collapsed in Kubwa area of Abuja, on Saturday morning.

Details of the incident are sketchy as of the time of this report, but some social media users said the affected building caved in around 7am.

Emergency responders are said to be making their way to the scene as of the time of this report.

Videos and pictures showed a crowd trying to rescue the victims.

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