37 persons were rescued alive, while two others were fatally injured. Meanwhile, FEMA Search and Rescue team are awaiting
excavators to intensify the search to ensure that no victim is left in the rubble of the collapsed building.”
“A combined team of the FCT Emergency Management Agency , Federal Road Safety Corps,, FCT Police Command and the VIO are on ground to carry out the rescue efforts.”All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Wike: I will improve Abuja security, sanitation in six months | No going back on demolitionNyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says he will focus on improving the security and sanitation in Abuja in his first six months in office. Wike spoke
Read more »
How health facility's 'negligence' led to loss of my womb, woman claimsMeanwhile, the head of Daddere Primary Health Centre, Hassana Osabo, denies the allegation of Mrs Abubakar.
Read more »
FCTA impounds rickety vehicles, motorcycles in Abuja — to prosecute ownersThe directorate of road traffic services (DRTS) in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it has impounded at least 20 rickety vehicles, 10 tricycles and 15 motorcycles. Speaking with
Read more »
Mutfwang Inaugurates ValueJet Abuja-Jos Route FlightPlateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has inaugurated Abuja-Jos route flight operated by Value-Jet Airline aimed at enhancing economic activities
Read more »
Flooding: FG to construct flyover over Abuja-Lokoja roadThe Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said a flyover will solve the problem of flooding along the Abuja-Lokoja highway.
Read more »
FCT Natives Seek Jisalo's Intervention For Integration In Abuja Master PlanThe secretary of Kpaduma 1 community, Hon. Joseph Madaki Shekwolo, who made this known at a press briefing on Wednesday, on behalf of the FCT natives, said
Read more »