THE Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have rescued a 27-year-old Aliyu Salisu from the rubble of a collapsed building in the Lifecamp area of Abuja, nearly 10 hours after the structure gave way on Friday evening.
Salisu was subsequently taken to Cedar Crest Hospital, Gudu, for medical evaluation and comprehensive medical care
The Command, in a statement on Sunday, August 3, said it received a distress call around 6:15 p.m. on August 2, reporting the collapse of a three-storey building.
The statement noted that in response to the call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Lifecamp Division led a multi-agency rescue operation, cordoning off the site while working in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the FCT Administration’s Development Control Department, Zeberced Construction Company, and Julius Berger Nigeria Plc.
“At about 4:00 AM on 3rd August 2025, rescue teams successfully extricated Aliyu Salisu, a 27-year-old male and citizen of Niger Republic, the lone victim who had remained trapped in the rubble for close to ten hours of life saving operation. He was immediately rushed to Cedar Crest Hospital, Gudu, for medical evaluation and comprehensive medical care. He’s currently responding to treatment,” the statement read.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, who was said to be at the site to supervise the rescue efforts, applauded the professionalism and prompt action of all responders, including NEMA, FCTA officials, construction companies, and community members who assisted.
He further advised residents to remain vigilant and report any emergencies or suspicious activities to the police through the Command’s control lines: 0803 200 3913 and 0806 158 1938.
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