Former Governor's building collapses in Abuja

Former Governor's building collapses in Abuja

A building reportedly owned by a former governor collapsed in the early hours of yesterday within Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja.

As at the time of filing this report, six were already rescued while two others were still trapped in the rubble. Eyewitnesses, who were on ground and spoke to the SUN correspondent said they could not confirm if any of the two trapped was still alive.

Officials and personnel of the FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were leading the rescue operation when sun visited the scene.

Findings revealed that the approved plan of the collapsed building was given by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA).  It was further gathered that the FCT Directorate of Development Control has taken over the building.

Authorities of FHA may brief the Press today to explain more. It could not however, be ascertained if any arrest was made by the relevant authorities.

Incidences of collapsed buildings have become frequent in Abuja recently. 

In some instances, lives have been lost, while many fatal injuries have been recorded recently.