KUBWA BUILDING COLLAPSE: Aliyu visits site of, sympathises with victims

State Correspondent

The Minister of State FCT, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has visited the site of a three- storey building collapse which at Kubwa. A satellite town in Abuja, Nigeria, as she commiserated with victims’ families.

Two persons had been confirmed dead in the building, which was under construction.

Aliyu, who was at the scene of the incident for on the spot assessment of the damages, wished the injured speedy recovery, as she also prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives.

Special Adviser New Media OHMS Andrew Essien in a statement indicated that the minister thanked the first responders and institutions of the FCT Administration for their tireless work in the rescue operation “I want to say that it was with a very heavy heart that we at the FCT Administration received this sad news and for those in the hospital, we wish them a very quick recovery.

“So far, this is the last recovered body, and he has been confirmed dead. We are still waiting to hear from the National Hospital. There were five cases, two have been discharged, three others are still receiving treatment . May God give the families the fortitude to bear the loss.

“We want to appreciate the emergency units of the Federal Capital Territory Administration who have put their hands on deck, including the residents of the area who have been up since 1:00am trying to see how to rescue trapped victims.

(National Update)