Nine people have been rescued after a one-storey building collapsed in Sabon Gwari area of Minna, Niger State.
Confirming the development, Police spokesperson in Niger State, Wasiu Abiodun, said the building was used as a warehouse, and that it collapsed at about 2:50pm on Friday.
It was understood that an unspecified number of people are suspected to still be trapped in the building.
Abiodun said two of the nine survivors rescued sustained minor injuries, and that they have been taken to the General Hospital in Minna for medical attention.
Speaking on the incident, Abiodun said, “Today 17/05/2024 at about 1450hrs, information was received that a warehouse located along Sabongari collapsed, and the DPO ‘A’ Div Minna mobilized men to the scene for a search-and-rescue mission with NEMA, SEMA, and Fire Services,” Abiodun said.
“Nine people rescued. Two of them sustained minor injuries. The rescue mission is ongoing and the number of victims is yet to be ascertained. Further details will be communicated.”
