Abuja Building Collapses Hours After FCTA Seal, Rescue Efforts Underway

A building has collapsed in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, just hours after it was sealed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), with emergency responders currently carrying out search and rescue operations at the scene.

The FCT Fire Service has deployed personnel to the location, while three ambulances have been positioned nearby to provide emergency support.

The FCT Police Command said it received a distress call about the incident at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026.

A police response team led by the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, ACP Edward Akaniyene, and the Area Commander, Metro, ACP Georgelyn Ufomadu, quickly arrived at the scene.

Several emergency and security agencies have also joined the operation. They include the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Federal Fire Service (FFS), Security Service Department, FCTA and other relevant agencies.

The FCTA Development Control Department had reportedly sealed the building before the collapse and instructed occupants to vacate the premises.

According to the police, preliminary investigations showed that the structure had previously been marked and sealed by the Abuja Department of Development Control.

No victims have been officially confirmed so far. However, rescue teams remain at the site, searching through the rubble for anyone who may have been trapped following the collapse.

Authorities are also investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and working to establish its possible cause.

The FCT Police Command has appealed to residents to remain calm and security-conscious while avoiding the affected area so emergency responders can work without obstruction.

Members of the public have also been urged to report suspicious activity or emergencies to the police through 08032003913 and 08061581938.

The rescue and search operation remains ongoing as emergency agencies continue efforts to determine whether anyone is trapped beneath the collapsed structure.