Building foundation collapse in Abuja leaves one dead confirmed

A 25-year-old labourer has reportedly died after a foundation wall collapsed at an excavation site in Abuja, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

The incident occurred around 5:50 p.m. on Monday at the premises of Radio House, Area 8, Garki according to a statement issued by Head of Public Affairs, Emergency Management Department (FEMD), FCT chapter, Nkechi Isa.

The statement indicates that two workers were trapped after the wall gave way while they were excavating about seven feet underground in the building.

It noted that while one was rescued alive, the other person was fatally injured and later died.

Reacting to the tragedy, the acting Director-General of FEMD, Abdulrahman Mohammed, called for strict adherence to safety regulations at construction sites to avoid similar unfortunate incidents.

Mr Mohammed noted the importance of professionals in the building sector and urged developers to shun quacks.

He also urged residents to always call the 112 emergency toll-free number in case of any disaster.

Source: Premium Times