Fire Guts Canadian Embassy In Abuja

In a shocking incident that unfolded shortly before noon on Monday, the High Commission of Canada to Nigeria building located on Diplomatic Drive in the Central Business District was engulfed in flames. The fire raised concerns about potential disruptions to its services and consultations. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police spokesperson, Istifanus Bako, confirmed the fire, which lasted for several minutes. Fortunately, the situation has now been successfully controlled. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown, and authorities, including the police and sister agencies, are actively investigating the incident to determine its origin. Thankfully, there have been no reported casualties or injuries at this time. Responders are currently assessing the extent of the damage, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Many trapped as four-storey building collapses in Abuja

A four-storey building under construction in the Life Camp area of Abuja in the Federal Capital Territory, on Monday reportedly collapsed, with many feared trapped under its rubble. The incident occurred at about 4pm while workers were on the construction site in the swampy Dape Area near the Berger Clinic. Officials of the FCT Fire Service and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) are reportedly at the site of the collapse to rescue victims from the collapsed building. Meanwhile, the Head of Operations of the FCT Fire Service, Amiola Adebayo, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent, said rescue operations were still ongoing and could not yet confirm any casualties from the incident More details later…