One injured as five-storey building collapses in Abuja
One person sustained minor injuries after a five-storey building under construction partially collapsed in Wuse II, Abuja, the National Emergency Managemen Read More: https://punchng.com/one-injured-as-five-storey-building-collapses-in-abuja/
One individual suffered minor injuries after a five-story building under construction partially collapsed on Durban Street in Abuja's Wuse II area. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported receiving an alert about the incident around 6:30 pm on Saturday, October 17, 2026. NEMA promptly activated relevant authorities, such as the FCT Fire Service, and deployed its AYA Emergency Response Ambulance Bay team to coordinate search and rescue efforts at the site.
According to NEMA, the incident was deemed minor and resulted in no fatalities; the injured worker was taken to a nearby hospital for medical care. The agency has initiated an investigation into the cause of the collapse.
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