By Hudu Yakubu, Abuja
A two-storey building plaza has collapsed in the Garki District of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, on Wednesday night.
Confirming the development to journalists in Abuja, the Director General of Federal Emergency Management Agency, Dr. Abbass Iddriss, stated that thirty-seven people have been rescued at the scene of the collapsed structure. Dr. Iddriss also mentioned that the affected individuals have been evacuated to various medical facilities in Abuja.
Unfortunately, two people lost their lives due to the collapse.
According to Dr. Iddriss, “37 persons have so far been rescued and evacuated to the hospital, with others reportedly still trapped. Rescue team members and others are on the ground, but the rescue operation is slow due to ongoing rain. They are making frantic efforts to get an excavator to remove people from the rubble,” he added.
The Director General commended the efforts of all stakeholders, including members of the community, who are working tirelessly to manually rescue the trapped individuals. He revealed that the rescue mission is ongoing while they await the arrival of equipment to enhance their operations.
