Another Building Collapse in Abuja: Four Rescued, One Still Trapped

Tragedy struck again in Abuja on Saturday morning as a section of a two-storey residential apartment collapsed, leaving several people trapped in the rubble. This incident comes less than 24 hours after a devastating school building collapse in Plateau State, which resulted in 22 deaths and 132 injuries.

The latest collapse in Abuja’s Kubwa area has so far seen four people rescued, with one person still trapped in the debris. Emergency responders and security personnel are currently on the ground, working tirelessly to rescue those trapped and assess the situation.

This incident marks the third building collapse in the region in just over a week, following the collapse of a building at Unity House, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, eleven days ago.

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The cause of the latest collapse is yet to be determined, but investigations are underway. The string of building collapses in the region has raised concerns about the safety and structural integrity of buildings in the area.

As the rescue operation continues, our thoughts are with the victims and their families. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Timeline of Recent Building Collapses in the Region:

• Saturday, July 13, 2024: Residential building collapse in Kubwa, Abuja – 4 rescued, 1 still trapped
• Friday, July 12, 2024: School building collapse in Plateau State – 22 deaths, 132 injuries
• Thursday, July 2, 2024: Building collapse at Unity House, Area 11, Garki, Abuja – no reports of casualties or injuries.