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A multi-storey building located at the Lagos Street in Garki village area of Garki II district in Abuja, has reportedly collapse, amidst heavy rainfall last night.
Confirming the incidence, a former aide to the immediate past Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Ikharo Attach, said on his Facebook page that thirty seven person have been rescued and taken to the hospital, while others are still trapped.
He wrote: ‘’So far 37 persons have so far been evacuated to Hospital, Two ‘Fatally injured’. Others reportedly still trapped
Rescue team and others are on ground.
Rescue operations on but slowly due to ongoing rain.
They are making frantic efforts at getting an excavator to remove people from the rubble”
The affected building is said to have housed many apartments while the ground floor was full of shops.
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