VIDAZ ESTATE BUILDING COLLAPSE: RESCUE OPERATIONS STILL ONGOING

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the collapse of a building situated in Vidaz Estate, within the Sabon Lugbe extension, FCT.

Our preliminary investigations reveal that the building was previously demolished by the FCT Authorities due to its location in an illegally acquired area.

Regrettably, the structure was further compromised by scavengers who had been tampering with the remnants for scrap metal, ultimately leading to its secondary collapse.

A total of five individuals were successfully rescued from the debris, and there were no reported fatalities.

In light of this incident, we urge the public to respect the boundaries of demolished structures and construction sites, ensuring their safety and preventing similar occurrences in the future.

SP Josephine Adeh
Police Public Relations Officer
For: The Commissioner of Police, FCT
Abuja.