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Two-storey building collapses in Abuja

The building served as a clinic and residential apartment.

• July 13, 2024
A two-storey building collapsed in Kubwa
A collapsed two-storey building

A two-storey building serving as a clinic and residential apartment has collapsed in Kubwa, Abuja.

The building, located at Plot C31, Sultan Dasuki Road, Kubwa, initially served as a guest house before it was converted to a residential apartment.

The building collapsed at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday morning.

Three persons have been rescued, while emergency responders, including NEMA, police, and FCT Development Control, were still battling to rescue the remaining victims trapped under the rubble.

 (NAN)

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