Several persons are feared trapped after a hotel building under construction, identified as Ugo West Hotel, collapsed in the Jikwoyi area of Abuja on Friday.
The incident triggered panic among residents, as people in the area, including passersby, rushed to the scene in an attempt to assist with rescue efforts.
Eyewitnesses said the structure suddenly caved in, leaving construction workers and others at the site buried under the debris.
As of the time of filing this report, the number of victims trapped or injured has not been confirmed. Emergency responders were still being awaited at the scene.
Meanwhile, local volunteers have commenced initial rescue operations, clearing rubble in a desperate effort to reach those believed to be trapped.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the incident or its possible cause.
