Two residents escaped serious danger on Friday after part of a one-storey residential building collapsed in Kubwa 2/2, near Yellow Page, Abuja.

The victims were inside the ground floor when the right section of the building suddenly gave way at about 11:30am. Rescue teams pulled both residents from the rubble alive and took them to Kubwa General Hospital for treatment.

The Head of Media and Public Relations at the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD), Nkechi Isa, confirmed the incident in a statement.

Rescue Operation

FEMD received a distress call about eight minutes after the collapse, at 11:38am. The agency then mobilised its response team to the affected property.

Rescuers reached the scene and worked to free the two trapped residents. Both victims survived the incident and remain in stable condition at the hospital.

No death has been reported in connection with the collapse.

The affected property contains six blocks of flats. However, most of the other occupants were away when the incident occurred. Their absence helped reduce the number of people exposed to the collapse.

Despite the successful rescue, the incident caused major damage to personal belongings and household items belonging to residents.

Authorities Begin Investigation

The Department of Development Control also responded to the scene alongside the FCT Police Command.

The agencies moved to secure the area and begin inquiries into what caused the structural failure. Authorities have not yet released a cause for the collapse.

The investigation will be important in determining whether issues linked to construction, structural integrity or compliance with approved building requirements played any role.

Building Safety and Housing in Abuja

The Kubwa incident again draws attention to the importance of building safety in Abuja’s growing residential communities.

Nigeria continues to face strong demand for housing. As developers respond to that demand, construction quality and regulatory compliance remain important parts of safe housing delivery.

Building approvals, proper structural design and effective site supervision can help reduce risks during construction and occupancy. Development control agencies also play an important role in ensuring that projects follow approved plans and relevant building requirements.

Building failures can have consequences beyond physical damage. Residents may lose household possessions, face temporary displacement and incur unexpected costs after a collapse.

For property owners and developers, the incident also highlights the need to treat structural safety as a core part of housing development. Affordable housing should not come at the expense of safety or compliance with construction standards.

Wider Housing Implications

The collapse in Kubwa highlights a wider challenge for Nigeria’s housing sector. The country needs more homes, but it also needs homes that can provide safe and secure living conditions.

Authorities, developers and other construction professionals all have roles to play in maintaining building standards. Stronger monitoring and timely intervention can help identify potential risks before they become emergencies.

For now, the two rescued residents remain under medical care at Kubwa General Hospital. Meanwhile, the relevant FCT authorities will continue to secure the site and investigate the circumstances surrounding the collapse.

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A 16-year-old boy and six teenage girls have been abducted by armed bandits in Gidan-Bijimi, a settlement in Kawu ward of Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Residents told our source that the community, which borders Marke village near Kaduna State, came under attack around 9:47 pm on Wednesday. Armed men carrying AK-47 rifles broke into two homes and took the girls—aged between 17 and 23—along with the teenage boy.

Suleiman Shuaibu, a resident of Kawu, confirmed the incident during a phone call on Thursday morning. He said the bandits fired repeatedly during the invasion, forcing residents into panic.

Some community vigilantes attempted to confront the attackers but were overpowered by their superior weapons.

Shuaibu added that many residents fled their homes out of fear, and no contact has been made with the kidnappers.

Efforts to reach SP Josephine Adeh, spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, were unsuccessful as calls and messages were not responded to at the time of reporting.

The incident occurred barely 48 hours after FCT Minister Nyesom Wike ordered tighter security across Abuja, especially at border points linking neighbouring states. Following his directive, a joint security taskforce involving the police, DSS, military and other agencies was deployed across the territory.

FCT Police Commissioner, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, had also instructed the operatives to work in synergy and eliminate criminal threats. He noted that the minister had provided adequate logistics to support the operation and enhance residents’ safety.

Source: Daily trust 

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These areas, spread across the city, include Apo-Dutse Panteka, Diplomatic Zone, New PDP Secretariat, Kabusa Panteka, Jabi Panteka, Maitama under the Transcorp Bridge, and Mpape’s Mashafa and Shishinpe villages, among others.

The FCT Police Command, led by spokesperson Josephine Adeh, revealed that the designation of these locations came after a series of strategic raids.

These daily operations, aimed at combating crime and safeguarding infrastructure, have resulted in the arrest of 348 suspects linked to a range of offenses. Of these, 320 individuals have already been prosecuted and charged.

The police have also disrupted illegal operations tied to vandalism and theft of public infrastructure. During the raids, officers seized 10 trucks loaded with stolen metals and recovered 26 manhole covers, 20 streetlight poles, and significant quantities of AEDC armoured cables. The operation also uncovered a large cache of drugs, including dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, and removed 11 firearms from circulation.

Adeh highlighted that these raids are crucial in preventing crimes before they occur, ensuring safer communities, and restoring essential public infrastructure. Criminals targeting public utilities, such as manhole covers and power cables, pose risks to residents, including potential accidents from exposed infrastructure.

Areas like Gwarimpa, Mabushi’s Gishiri Village, Kubwa near Pipeline and NEPA Road, Area 1’s Monkey Village, and Durumi III’s Burukutu Garden are among the most affected and have been subjected to intensified police operations. The raids have not only disrupted criminal activities but also sent a strong message to offenders about the government’s zero tolerance for crime.

Citizens are encouraged to cooperate with law enforcement by reporting suspicious activities and providing information on criminal networks. Authorities believe that the success of these operations relies on community involvement alongside law enforcement’s proactive measures.

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The FCT Police Command assures residents that its commitment to daily raids and heightened security measures will continue, with the aim of making Abuja a model of safety and order.

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