BREAKING: Panic in Abuja as another building collapse leaves many trapped, rescue efforts stalled

• A two-storey residential building collapsed in Abuja on Saturday, July 13, trapping several people in the rubble
• Rescue efforts are underway but have been delayed due to the lack of cranes, with at least two people rushed to a nearby hospital and a few others escaping on their own
• Security personnel are on the scene, assisting in the rescue mission and maintaining order

Abuja, FCT - A section of a two-storey residential building reportedly collapsed in Abuja on Saturday morning, July 13, trapping several people in the rubble.

The building, located beside the Cupid Hotel on Cupid Road (Sultan Dasuki Way) in Kubwa, was formerly a hotel, Al-Hilal, before being converted into a hospital and later residential apartments.

According to The Nation, rescue efforts are underway but have been hampered by the lack of cranes, which were yet to arrive as of 8.45am, nearly two hours after the incident.

Abuja building collapse: 2 people rushed to hospital

At least two people have been rushed to a nearby hospital, while a few others managed to escape on their own.

One of the escapees reported hearing cracks and fleeing the building around 7am.

Security personnel are on the scene, assisting medical workers in the rescue mission and maintaining order.

Source: Legit.ng