By Miriam Humbe
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.
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.
Findings at the scene indicated that the incident was minor and involved a five-storey building under construction that had been partially pulled down.
No life was lost. However, one worker sustained minor injuries and was evacuated to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
