Building collapse in Nigeria leaves 40 trapped under rubble

At least 40 people have been trapped under the rubble of an apartment building that collapsed in Nigeria's capital Abuja on October 26.

As of press time, sympathizers and emergency workers are on-site, working to rescue those still caught beneath the debris, Caliber.Az reports, citing foreign media.

The building, reportedly under construction, collapsed in the early hours, prompting calls for immediate intervention from government agencies and emergency response teams.

Witnesses at the scene have expressed urgency for additional support to aid ongoing rescue efforts.

“No fewer than 40 persons are currently trapped in a building collapse that occurred in the Sabon Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. People are under this rubble. It is a building under construction. We are calling on the government and relevant agencies to come and rescue those who are trapped here,” an eyewitness said.

This incident comes just weeks after a section of a two-storey residential building collapsed in Abuja’s Kubwa area. In that case, four people were rescued, while an unconfirmed number of others were initially feared trapped. The Kubwa building was located close to Cupid Hotel on Sultan Dasuki Way.

By Khagan Isayev