Building collapses in Abuja hours after FCTA sealing

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: September 7, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Building collapses in Abuja hours after FCTA sealing

A building collapsed in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, just hours after the Development Control Department of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) sealed the structure and ordered occupants to vacate. The incident, which occurred around 8 PM, triggered a rescue operation involving the Federal Fire Service and other emergency responders. Details regarding the cause of the collapse remain unclear, but it raises concerns about the safety of aging buildings in the city.

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