The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has disclosed that 20 persons have been rescued from the collapsed two-storey building while about two casualties recorded so far.
The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement, said the Command responded to the unfortunate incident of the collapsed building along Lagos Street, by Nsukka Street junction, Garki, Abuja, in the early hours of Thursday.
According to Adeh, the FCT Police Command swiftly responded to the emergency, dispatching specialized search and rescue teams to the scene to save lives and ensure the safety of all those affected.
“The Command also deployed every effort to locate and extricate those who are trapped. So far, 20 persons have been rescued from the scene while two others unfortunately lost their lives.
“We are working in close coordination with other relevant agencies, including the Fire Service, Emergency Medical Services, and disaster response teams to streamline our rescue efforts.”
The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Haruna G. Garba, personally visited the site to assess the situation and to extend condolences to the affected families. He appreciated the people for the tremendous support from the community and local volunteers who have come forward to assist in the rescue operation.
The CP, however, extends his thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families and urges members of the public to stay clear of the incident area to facilitate the ongoing rescue efforts and to allow emergency personnel to work without hindrance.
