Tragic! 40 trapped as building under construction collapses in Abuja

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At least 40 persons are said to be trapped in a collapsed building in Sabon Lugbe community of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) late Saturday.

The building, said to be under construction, collapsed at about 5pm, prompting calls for immediate intervention from relevant government agencies and emergency responders.

Sympathisers and emergency workers were seen on site working to rescue those caught beneath the rubble.

Witnesses at the scene said there was the need for urgent additional support for resue efforts to help save those trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building.

A witness at the scene said, “No fewer than 40 persons are currently trapped in a collapsed building that occurred in the Sabon Lugbe area of the FCT. People are under this rubble.”

The spokesman of the FCT Emergency Management Department, Nkechi Isa, was quoted as saying that they were awaiting the rescue team to update them on the number of people trapped.

Acvording to her, “I cannot confirm if 40 people were trapped until the rescue team updates us. When that is done, I will let you know, please.”