A three-storey building collapsed in the Lifecamp area of Abuja's Federal Capital Territory on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at around 6 pm. The rescue operation, led by the FCT Police Command, successfully extracted 27-year-old Aliyu Salisu, a Niger Republic citizen, from the rubble nearly ten hours after the collapse. He was rushed to Cedar Crest Hospital in Gudu for medical evaluation and is currently responding well to treatment.
*Key Details:*
- *Location*: Lifecamp area of Abuja's Federal Capital Territory
- *Time of Collapse*: Saturday, August 2, 2025, around 6 pm
- *Rescue Efforts*: Led by FCT Police Command, with support from NEMA, FCTA Development Control Department, Zeberced Construction Company, and Julius Berger Construction Company
- *Victim*: Aliyu Salisu, 27-year-old male and citizen of Niger Republic
- *Condition*: Responding well to medical care at Cedar Crest Hospital
*Authorities' Response:*
The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao S. Adewale, commended the timely and professional response of the rescue teams, including NEMA and FCTA Development Control officials. The command urges residents to remain vigilant and report emergencies or suspicious incidents promptly ¹ ².
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