Many trapped as multi-storey building collapses in Abuja + Video

There are fears that over a dozen people are trapped under the rubble of a four-storey building that collapsed in Jabi area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. According to eyewitness account, most of the trapped peoples are squatting in the building. Another eyewitness said one of the trapped persons made a phone call to […]

There are fears that over a dozen people are trapped under the rubble of a four-storey building that collapsed in Jabi area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.

According to eyewitness account, most of the trapped peoples are squatting in the building.

Another eyewitness said one of the trapped persons made a phone call to a friend, pleading for assistance.

“Before the officials came, we rescued four persons while one died. One of the rescued persons had a broken leg. They were rushed to the hospital. Others are still trapped,” an eyewitness said.

Rescue operation is ongoing at the site which is opposite a shopping mall and close to the popular Jabi park.

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