A multi-storey building collapsed at Lagos Street in Garki, Abuja with about 37 people confirmed dead while many others are trapped on Wednesday midnight 23rd August, 2023.

The building housed many apartments, while the ground floor was full of shops and vehicles parked.

The building collapsed due to the heavy downpour which started around 11 pm on Wednesday.

According to an Eye-Witness, “There was wailing all over the place after the building collapsed. Dozens of people are either dead or trapped as the building is fully occupied”.

“It was a scene of helplessness with people screaming and going helter-skelter, while the heavy rain continues,” he added.