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Abuja Building Collapses Hours After FCTA Seal, Rescue Operation Underway

Police said the three-storey structure had been sealed after a crack was found, and no victims have been confirmed as rescue teams search the rubble.

  • On Monday, September 7, 2026, a three-storey building collapsed in Wuse, Abuja, at 7:45 p.m., triggering an immediate rescue operation by emergency responders.
  • Prior to the collapse, the FCTA Development Control Department had marked and sealed the structure after discovering cracks, directing occupants to vacate the premises.
  • A police response team led by ACP Edward Akaniyene and Area Commander Georgelyn Ufomadu arrived at the scene, joined by personnel from the National Emergency Management Agency and Federal Fire Service .
  • Search operations remain ongoing to identify trapped individuals, according to PPRO Josephine Adeh, who advised residents to maintain distance from the affected area.
  • Residents can report emergencies to the FCT Police Command via 08032003913 or 08061581938, while authorities investigate the circumstances and possible cause of the collapse.
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