Abuja high-rise building collapses, traps scores of people

VAM News Update

Abuja multi-storey building collapses, traps scores of people Many people are feared dead and many others trapped as Abuja multi-storey building collapsed amidst heavy downpour on Wednesday night. The high rise building is located at the busy Lagos Street in Garki, Abuja.

An eyewitness, Tanko Dabo, who was at the scene after the incident said the building is housing many apartments, while the ground floor was full of shops.

He said the building collapsed during the heavy downpour which started around 11:50pm on Wednesday.

”There was wailing all over the place after the building collapsed. Dozens of people are either dead or trapped as the building is fully occupied. “It was a scene of helplessness with people screaming and going helter-skelter, while the heavy rain continued,” he said. Lagos Street in Garki is one of the popular area with night life. The street, dotted eateries and bars, is busy all through the night – every night. Mr Dabo said dozen people who sleep at ground floor of the building are either trapped or dead. CONTINUE READING…