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By Goodluck Ikiebe
Following the unfortunate collapse of a 3-storey building under construction in Gwarinpa, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has deployed personnel to assist with the ongoing rescue of victims and the general safety of the area.
The Commissioner of Police,FCT, CP Sadiq Abubakar, who personally visited the scene, assured that the FCT Police would provide all necessary supports to ensure the ease of the rescue operations and to ensure hoodlums do not take advantage of the situation.
He also pledged the support of the command to aid the functions of Building Regulatory and Investigative Bodies within the FCT.
The CP, who described the situation as very unfortunate, called on the residents of the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movement to the Police, prayed that the victims, especially those reportedly trapped under the rubble, would be rescued and stabilized accordingly.
DSP Josephine Adeh, the Police Public Relations officer,PPRO,l FCT Command, said in a statement that the command the public is urged to maintain vigilance and report suspicious activities to the police through the following emergency numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883.
According to her,the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) desk, could be reached on 0902 222 2352.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
