A building under construction, identified as Ugo West Hotel, collapsed in the Jikwoyi area of Abuja on Friday, leaving several people feared trapped beneath the debris.
The sudden incident triggered chaos and panic in the neighborhood, as residents, traders, and passersby rushed to the scene in a desperate attempt to rescue those buried under the rubble.
Eyewitnesses described a shocking moment when the structure caved in without warning, trapping construction workers and others on-site.
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As of the time of filing this report, the exact number of victims whether trapped, injured, or possibly killed remains unclear.
Local volunteers have taken the lead in early rescue efforts, manually clearing debris in a race against time.
However, emergency response teams were yet to arrive at the scene at the time of reporting, raising concerns about the speed of official intervention.
Authorities have not issued any statement regarding the cause of the collapse, leaving many questions unanswered as anxious families and residents await updates.
