A devastating incident unfolded in Phase 2, site 2, Kubwa, Abuja, as a two-storey residential building collapsed early Saturday morning at approximately 7:00 am.
Initially operating as the Al-Hilal hotel, the building had been repurposed into residential apartments, according to reports from the scene.
Daily Post indicates that numerous individuals are currently trapped beneath the rubble, prompting urgent response efforts from emergency responders and security personnel who swiftly arrived at the location.
Details regarding the cause of the collapse or the exact number of casualties remain unclear at this time, as rescue operations are underway amidst the chaos and distress.
Local authorities are coordinating efforts to extricate those trapped and secure the area, while concerned residents and family members gather anxiously awaiting updates.
Further updates on the rescue mission and the status of those involved are awaited as the situation unfolds in Kubwa, Abuja.
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