At least seven people have been injured following the
collapse of a two-storey building under construction in Jikwoyi, within the
Abuja Municipal Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.
The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. on Friday,
with construction workers on site among those affected.
Workers Trapped as Structure Gives Way
Emergency officials revealed that several workers were
on the upper floor when the building suddenly collapsed.
While some sustained injuries, one individual at
ground level was initially trapped but was later rescued by emergency
responders.
Rescue Efforts Swiftly Deployed
According to Nkechi Isa of the Federal Capital
Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD), search and rescue operations
were immediately activated.
Teams worked to ensure no victims were left beneath
the debris, with excavation continuing down to ground level as a precaution.
Victims Receiving Medical Care
All injured persons were taken to a hospital in
Jikwoyi, where they are currently receiving treatment and responding well,
according to officials.
Multiple Agencies Respond
Several emergency and security agencies were involved
in the response, including:
Other technical teams also participated in the rescue
and safety operations at the site.
Investigation Expected
Authorities are expected to investigate the cause of
the collapse, as concerns continue over building safety standards in the area.
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