GUDU DISTRICT BUILDING COLLAPSE: 12 RESCUED, FIVE FATALLY INJURED
By: Nkechi Isa
Search and rescue operations are ongoing as emergency responders battle to rescue more persons trapped in the rubble of a collapsed three storey building at the Gudu District of the FCT.
The structure, which is under construction and located behind the Gudu market, went down at about 3.30 am, Saturday, 16th May 2026
FEMD Search and Rescue team reports that a total of 16 people have so far been rescued.
As of the time of this report, twelve of the rescued victims have been taken to the Federal Medical Center Abuja, Asokoro District Hospital and Maitama Hospital for treatment.
However, five victims lost their lives during the incident.
FEMD, National Emergency Management Agency, Federal Fire Service, FCT Fire Service, and FCT Police Command are on the ground at the incident scene.
Most of the persons trapped in rubble are said to be labourers working on the three-storey building.
Abuja Digest reports that the Nigerian Army, Federal Road Safety Corp, Mandate Secretary of Health, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, FCT Emergency Medical Services, Wuse district hospital, were among the responders at the incident scene.
