Unspecified number of persons have been reportedly killed following the collapse of a multi-storey building in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.
It was gathered that the incident occurred on Wednesday night due to heavy downpour.
The building is located at the ever-busy Lagos Street, Garki village, Garki II district of Abuja.
Details of the incident are still sketchy as at press time. However, Ikharo Attah, a former aide to the immediate past Minister of the FCT, who confirmed the development in a post on his Facebook page, said rescue operation is currently ongoing.
He confirmed that at least seven persons have so fa+r been rescued and evacuated to hospital, while others are still trapped.