Two die, over 10 trapped as three-storey building collapses in Abuja

A three-storey shopping complex under construction in the Jabi area of Abuja has collapsed killing two persons and leaving over 10 others trapped.

The incident occurred at 1:30pm on Friday.

A witness said children and food hawkers were among those trapped in the building.

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At the time of filing this report, rescue operations by officials of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service and the National Emergency Management Authority ( NEMA ) are currently on-going.

At the time of filing this report, rescue operations by officials of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service and the National Emergency Management Authority ( NEMA ) are currently on-going.