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PHOTOS: Nigerien rescued alive as three-storey building collapses in Abuja
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have rescued a man who was trapped for nearly ten hours under rubble following the collapse of a three-storey building in the Life Camp area of Abuja on Saturday, August 2.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday identified the victim as 27-year-old Aliyu Salisu, a citizen of the Niger Republic.
He was rushed to Cedar Crest Hospital in Gudu, where he is currently receiving treatment and responding well.
According to the statement, the Command received a distress call at about 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025, alerting them to the building collapse.
The Divisional Police Officer of Life Camp Division immediately mobilized a rescue team to the site, cordoned off the area, and commenced a coordinated search and rescue operation.
The operation involved officers from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Development Control Department of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), as well as personnel from Zeberced and Julius Berger construction companies, supported by multi-agency patrol and enforcement teams.
It added that at about 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 3, rescue teams successfully pulled the victim from the rubble following an intense and delicate operation.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao Adewale, was on the ground throughout the operation and commended the swift response and professionalism of all agencies involved.
The Command also urged residents to remain alert and to report emergencies or suspicious activities.
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Sixteen people narrowly escaped death on Monday night in a crash involving a Camry car, a Suzuki bus, and a tricycle at Iron Market along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
Ota Divisional Commander of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, Mr Salau Hammed, confirmed the incident to News Agency Nigeria on Tuesday, noting that the crash occurred around 8:20 p.m.
He said the accident involved a Camry car, a tricycle, both with no registration, and a Suzuki bus marked KRD 246 YK.
He said that a total of 16 persons were involved in the accident; however, three persons, comprising two males and a female, sustained various degrees of injuries.
Hammed explained that the Camry lost control due to speeding and rammed into two other vehicles.
“Those who sustained injuries were immediately taken to Adetutu Hospital, Ilepa area for treatment,” he said.
Hammed advised motorists against speeding to prevent avoidable crashes.
He said that the vehicles had been removed from the road to ease free flow of traffic.
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Video – Nigerian Soldier Laments: “We Risk Our Lives Daily, Yet No Reward!” | Govt Rewards WAFCON Players with Millions
In this powerful and emotional video, a Nigerian soldier opens up about the harsh realities faced by the military – poor welfare, neglect, and lack of appreciation from the government, despite risking their lives daily to protect the country.
He compares their sacrifice to the recent reward of ₦160 million and 3-bedroom apartments given to Nigerian female footballers who played in the just concluded WAFCON tournament for only one month.
▶ Is this fair?
▶ Are Nigerian soldiers being sidelined?
▶ What does this say about how we treat our heroes?
This heartfelt outcry sparks a much-needed conversation about military welfare, equity, and the true value of national service in Nigeria.
🔔 Watch, share, and join the conversation in the comments.
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The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Tuesday warned some Nigerian governors not to underestimate the opposition coalition platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), because some of them will be removed from power if care isn’t taken.
Primate Ayodele made it known that the coalition platform has the power to take over some seats in Nigeria, and governors must work very hard to ensure they retain their states.
In a statement by his Media Aide, Oluwatosin Osho, the prophet made it known that some of the governors in Nigeria cannot win a re-election in 2027 except through rigging.
He said: “Some Nigerian governors will be removed from power by ADC if care isn’t taken; they will find it difficult to get a re-election in their respective offices. On a free and fair election, they won’t win; they can only rig.
“They should not underestimate the coalition platform; they may not see it now, but they must be very careful.”
It would be recalled that Primate Ayodele warned certain state governors two days ago about their re-election plans, stating that their bid isn’t certain and that only prayer can help them secure victory again.
“The governors of Akwa Ibom, Delta, Enugu, Cross River, Kaduna, Zamfara, and Ondo must work well to get a second term in office.
“It’s not certain for them except they work hard and pray. This is a hint of what they should expect.
“They need to work very well so that they won’t lose their second-term ambition,” he revealed.
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