Aliyu Salisu, a Niger Republic citizen, has been rescued after spending nearly 10 hours trapped under the rubble of a collapsed three-storey building in the Lifecamp area of Abuja.
A statement issued Sunday by Josephine Adeh, FCT police spokesperson, said the incident occurred at approximately 6:15 pm on Saturday.
Adeh said police received a distress call and immediately mobilised a rescue team, cordoned off the area, and launched a coordinated operation.
The rescue effort involved personnel from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the FCTA development control department, and other multi-agency patrol teams.
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Adeh noted that the rescue team successfully extricated Salisu at about 4am on Sunday.
“He was immediately taken to Cedar Crest Hospital, Gudu, where he is currently responding to treatment,” the police spokesperson said.
Ajao Adewale, FCT commissioner of police, commended the professionalism and dedication of all agencies involved, including community members who offered support.
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Adewale urged residents to remain alert and report emergencies or suspicious activities.
