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PHOTO: Two Rescued As Abuja Building Collapses
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The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department, FEMD, has said it rescued two persons from a building that collapsed in Abuja.
Mrs Florence Wenegieme, the acting Director-General of the department, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. She said that the incident happened at about 6:45 p.m. on Friday.
Wenegieme explained that the building collapsed at Close 10, Drive 5, Second Gate of Prince and Princess Estate, Gudu District, Abuja.
She said FEMD activated the National Emergency Management Agency and FCT Fire Service, immediately it received a distress call.
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Explaining, the acting D-G explained that the collapsed building was a duplex under construction.
Meanwhile, she was accompanied by the Director, Department of Development Control, Mr Mukhtar Galadima.
She added that the construction workers ran out of the building as soon as they saw signs of collapse.
“However, two persons in the detached bungalow behind the building were trapped by the rubbles from the collapsed building.
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“They trapped workers were rescued by the FEMD Search and Rescue Team. They cut through the window protectors and pulled them out,” she said.
Furthermore, the acting D-G appealed to developers and individuals to adhere to building codes. She also urged them carry out integrity tests on existing buildings before renovations.
Also, she underscored the importance of engaging professionals. She, as well, stressed the provision of protective wears to ensure safety of workers on site.
Wenegieme appealed to developers to provide insurance coverage for both the building and the workers on site.
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Trucks, Passengers Stranded On Auchi-Benin Highway For Days
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Hundreds of articulated vehicles have been left stranded on the busy Auchi-Benin highway for over four days owing to the deplorable state of the highway.
The long queue of the stranded vehicles spanned over 10 kilometres from Aviele to Iyamoh axis of the highway.
The Aviele section of the road, like several other parts of the over 140km highway, has collapsed.
Some of the drivers, particularly those conveying perishable goods from the Northern part of the country to South, lament their loss.
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A driver, Mallam Isa Adamu said he has spent four days on the road and had to dispose off his perishable goods cheaply in order not to incur complete loss.
Another driver, Murtala Isiaku said several of his livestock have died owing to long stay without food and water.
According to him, “I tried getting some edible grass for them here to survive, of course, it’s like several persons pursuing fewer materials.
“I am not the only driver carrying goats and other animals, we all have to struggle for the little available to take care of our animals.
“While some have sold off their goods cheaply, I have also seen some discharging their cows here to enter into the bush with the help of herdsmen they hired here.”
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Meanwhile, a motorist with a popular transport line in Auchi who identified himself as Lucky, said the blockage has necessitated them to take a longer route to Benin from Auchi.
“For days now, we have not been able to go to Benin through Ekpoma because of the blockage.
“Several protests have been made to get government’s attention to fix this road, yet, things seem to be going from bad to worse.
“This bad Aviele section is only an addition to several other bad portions of the highway from Auchi to Benin.
“We are in for a terrible time this season as the rain is yet to set in fully,” he stated.
It will be recalled that on Monday, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi terminated the contract of the three contractors handling the project from Benin to Obajana in Kogi state for poor performance.
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Bandits Terrorizing Benue Gunned Down In Shootout With Police
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Two members of the bandits terrorising the Sankera axis of Benue North East District have been killed in a shootout with the Police at Tse Uza, Mbatyula Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, LGA, of the state.
The gang members were killed following the invasion of their camp by police operatives who received credible intelligence on their hideout.
The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Superintendent, SP, Catherine Anene in a statement Monday in Makurdi said various arms and ammunition, camouflage uniforms, motorbikes, communication gadgets and other items were recovered from the bandits.
The statement read, “Benue state Police Command has continuously intensified efforts to clampdown on bandits in Sankera axis of the state in the last three months.
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“Several operations carried out led to the arrest of suspects that have been charged to court while others were neutralized in the course of exchange of fire. Arms and ammunition have been recovered and many camps dislodged.
“As part of follow up operations, the Operation Zenda JTF invaded a criminal hideout at Tse Uza, Mbatyula Council Ward, Katsina-Ala LGA June 30, 2024. And upon arrival at the camp, bandits engaged the Police in a gun duel to resist invasion into their camp but were overpowered by the superior fire power of the Police team.
“Two of the bandits received gunshot injuries, they have been confirmed dead by a Doctor and their corpses deposited at the General Hospital Ukum, while other suspects escaped.
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“Exhibits recovered from the camps includes, two Pistols loaded with ammunition, three locally made short guns, 13 motorcycles, camouflage uniforms, six walkie-talkies, one Toyota Corolla and one tricycle.
“The Commissioner of Police, Benue state Command, Hassan Yabanet who commended the bravery exhibited by these officers, has also enjoined the people of Sankera to avail useful information to the Police about the suspects at large who may be seen with gunshot injuries. He also reiterated his commitment to fight crimes in the state.”
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KEDCO Throws Dangote Varsity Into Darkness Over N248m Debt
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The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has disconnected the power supply to Aliko Dangote University, Wudil, over an outstanding debt of N248 million.
The Managing Director of KEDCO, Alhaji Abubakar Yusuf, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview on Monday that the company had no choice but to take action.
He said that the institution only made payment of N20 million out of the outstanding N248 million.
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Yusuf vowed that the power supply would only be restored if the management made “appreciable payment’.
He further explained that KEDCO was spending heavily to purchase power from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), hence the need to redouble efforts toward revenue generation.
“I urge all institutions, including federal and state entities, as well as agencies, to settle their outstanding debts.
“We have measures in place to ensure collection of monies owed us,” Yusuf said. (NAN)
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