The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that no life was lost in the partial collapse of a five-storey building under construction on Durban Street, Wuse II, Abuja, with one worker sustaining minor injuries.
The agency disclosed this in a statement on the response of its Abuja Operations Office (AOO) to the incident, which occurred on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
According to NEMA, the injured worker was evacuated to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
The agency said it received an alert about the incident at approximately 6:30 p.m. and immediately activated relevant emergency response stakeholders, including the Federal Capital Territory Fire Service.
It added that the emergency response team from the AYA Emergency Response Ambulance Bay (ERAB) was deployed to the scene to coordinate search and rescue operations.
Findings at the scene indicated that the incident was minor and involved a five-storey building under construction that had been partially pulled down.
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NEMA did not report any fatalities, while the only recorded casualty was the worker who sustained minor injuries.
The agency’s prompt response followed the activation of emergency services to assess the situation and provide assistance to anyone affected by the incident.
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