No fewer than 40 people are reportedly trapped under the rubble of a collapsed building in Sabon Lugbe, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The building, still under construction, gave way in the early hours of Saturday, prompting an urgent response from local sympathizers and emergency services who are actively working on-site to rescue those caught beneath the debris.
Eyewitnesses on the scene described a dire need for further government intervention, calling on relevant agencies to assist in the search and rescue operations. One witness reported, “People are under this rubble. We are calling on the government and relevant agencies to come and rescue those who are trapped here.”
This tragic incident occurs just weeks after another building collapse in Abuja’s Kubwa area, near Cupid Hotel on Sultan Dasuki Way, where four individuals were rescued while others were initially feared trapped. As emergency teams continue to respond, the incident highlights a growing concern over building safety standards and construction oversight in the region.
