The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the rescue of three people who were trapped when a building collapsed on Monday night.
The incident happened at Unity House, Area 11, Garki in Abuja on Monday night.
Many people were trapped when a four-storey building attached to the Westbrook Hotel collapsed.
Witnesses reported seeing two people being pulled out from the rubble, raising concerns about possible casualties.
FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said that in response to the distress call, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, promptly moved to the scene with multiple patrol teams. They secured the area for rescue operations.
“Three victims were successfully evacuated from the collapsed building and rushed to the hospital for medical care,” the police statement said.
The police have also notified the National Emergency Management Agency and the FCT Development Control.
Their personnel are now managing the scene to ensure safety and further rescue operations.
