The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the rescue of three individuals trapped in a building that collapsed Monday night at Unity House, Area 11, Garki.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, it was revealed that in response to the distress call, FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, promptly arrived at the scene with multiple patrol teams as first responders to secure the area for potential rescue efforts.
The collapse of a four-storey building attached to the Westbrook Hotel in the Garki area on Monday night left many people trapped.
Reports indicated a potential for casualties, as two trapped individuals were seen being pulled from the rubble.
However, the statement confirmed that three victims were successfully evacuated from the collapsed building and taken to the hospital for medical care.
The statement also mentioned that the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria and the FCT Development Control have been alerted to the situation, with their personnel now managing the scene.