Abuja Samsung building collapses

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A section of Samsung building in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has collapsed.

The building, which was under construction, was located at Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, by Banex Junction.

According to the FCT Emergency Management Department, FEMD, the three-story building caved in when the part where the penthouse would be situated collapsed during casting.

Acting Director-General of FEMD, Mr Abdulrahman Mohammed, made this known in a statement on Tuesday.

According to him, although no life was lost to the incident, four out of the 10 construction workers on site sustained minor injuries and have been taken to Wuse General Hospital for treatment.

The acting D-G urged developers to adhere strictly to the building code and safety on site.

He also appealed to residents to always use the 112 emergency toll free number in the event of disaster

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