‎By Wumi Oyehan

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‎The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), through its Abuja Operations Office (AOO), responded to a reported building collapse on Durban Street, Wuse II, Federal Capital Territory, on Saturday, 17 October 2026.

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This was contained in a statement issued by AOO press unit, Abuja.

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‎According to the statement, “The office received the alert at approximately 6:30 p.m. and immediately activated relevant stakeholders, including the FCT Fire Service. The AYA Emergency Response Ambulance Bay ERAB team was deployed to coordinate search and rescue operations at the scene.

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‎”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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‎”No life was lost. However, one worker sustained minor injuries and was evacuated to a nearby hospital for medical attention”