A four-storey building next to the Westbrook Hotel in the Garki area of Abuja collapsed on Monday night, trapping many people under the debris.

An eyewitness reported that there could be fatalities due to the collapse. “There is a possibility that there could be some people inside the collapsed building who may have died,” the eyewitness said. “I saw two people being pulled out from the rubble now and taken to the hospital while rescue operations were ongoing. The emergency responders are not coordinated yet for efficient operations.”

According to Tribune, emergency responders are currently working to rescue those trapped in the rubble. At least two people have been pulled out and taken to the hospital.

The collapsed building is located near the Westbrook Hotel, with nearby landmarks including Jima Plaza and the National Worship Centre (Assemblies of God Church).