A three-storey building in the Lifecamp area of Abuja collapsed on Saturday evening, triggering an immediate emergency response by police and disaster officials.
The incident led to an intense overnight search-and-rescue operation coordinated by the FCT Police Command and other agencies.
Responding to a distress call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Lifecamp Division quickly mobilized a rescue team to the site.
The area was cordoned off as a coordinated rescue effort began, involving the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), officials from the FCT Administration’s Development Control Department, Zeberced Construction Company, and Julius Berger Construction Company, supported by multi-agency patrol and enforcement teams.
In a statement issued on Sunday, FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed that 27-year-old Aliyu Salisu, a citizen of Niger Republic, was rescued from the debris around 4 a.m. on Sunday—nearly ten hours after the collapse.
He was the only person trapped in the rubble and has since been taken to Cedar Crest Hospital in Gudu for evaluation and treatment. According to Adeh, he is currently responding well to medical care.
The statment said, “On 2nd August 2025 at approximately 6:15 PM, the FCT Police Command received a distress call reporting the collapse of a three-storey building in the Lifecamp area of Abuja.
“At about 4:00 AM on 3rd August 2025, rescue teams successfully extricated Aliyu Salisu, a 27-year-old male and citizen of Niger Republic, the lone victim who had remained trapped in the rubble for close to ten hours of life saving operation. He was immediately rushed to Cedar Crest Hospital, Gudu, for medical evaluation and comprehensive medical care. He’s currently responding to treatment.
According to The Nation, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao S. Adewale, was present at the scene to directly supervise the rescue mission, expressing appreciation for the swift and coordinated efforts of officials from NEMA, the FCTA Development Control, and various service commanders who mobilized their teams alongside community members.
The police command also encouraged the public to stay alert and proactive by reporting any emergency or suspicious activity to the authorities through the dedicated control room phone lines via: 0803 200 3913, 0806 158 1938.
