By Ayodele Oni & Akinwale Kasali
With residents of Abuja, nation’s capital city still gripped by threats of demolition of illegal structures by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Nyesome Wike, a twin -storey building collapsed early Thursday.
The incident happened at Lagos Street, Garki village area of Garki. Many residents are still trapped in the rubble’s.
Early reports claimed that rescue operation was ongoing and that 37 persons had so far been evacuated to Hospital.
It quoted a social media post by one Ikharo Attah, aide to former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mohammed Bello.
Atah, who also posted a video of the tragic incident, said two persons had been confirmed dead.
Another resident, Sunny Njoku, confirmed the incident, but said he did not have details.
“It’s true. I just passed the place now, and I saw many people at the scene. I couldn’t wait because I am rushing to the hospital,” he simply said.
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