At least five people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a three-storey building in the Durumi 3 area of Abuja, while 10 others were rescued alive as emergency workers intensified search and rescue efforts at the scene.
The incident, which caused panic among residents and business owners in the area, reportedly occurred suddenly, trapping several occupants beneath the rubble. Eyewitnesses said locals initially rushed to the scene in an attempt to save victims before officials of emergency response agencies arrived to take control of operations.
Rescue teams, including personnel from relevant emergency management agencies, were seen removing debris and searching for possible survivors hours after the collapse. Some of the rescued victims were said to have sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that five bodies had been recovered from the site as of the latest update, though concerns remain that more people could still be trapped under the collapsed structure. Heavy equipment and rescue tools were deployed to support ongoing operations.
Residents in the area described the incident as devastating, noting that the collapse caused fear and confusion across the neighbourhood.
Crowds gathered around the scene as security operatives worked to control movement and allow rescue workers access to the affected building.
Officials have yet to officially determine the cause of the collapse, but investigations are expected to commence after rescue operations are completed.
Structural failure, poor construction practices, and possible violations of building regulations are among issues likely to be examined by authorities.
Building collapse incidents have continued to raise concerns in several parts of Nigeria, especially in rapidly developing urban centres where questions over compliance with safety standards frequently emerge after such disasters.
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