A building belonging to Nicholas Ukachukwu Praco Ltd Estate located at Plot 458 Guzape District Abuja has been demolished.
It was said that the building had some structural defects.
A passer-by who noticed the defect had alerted the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Emergency Management Department, (FEMD) who arrived the incident scene with members of the Asokoro Divisional Police Command.
They made their observations known to the owner of the property, who agreed to demolish the structure, which he did immediately.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Head Public Affairs, Nkechi Isa: “There was no loss of lives and no one was trapped in the building.
FEMD rescue team, Development Control, the Asokoro Divisional Police Command, the FCT Fire Service, NEMA and FCT Red Cross were on ground at the incident scene.
“Meanwhile, the Director, Department of Development Control, TPL Mukhtar U. Galadima, has directed the sealing up of the premises and engaged the Nigeria Building and Roads Research Institute (NBRRI) to conduct integrity test on all the buildings under construction within plots 454 AND 458 Guzape District, being developed by the same company”.
Also speaking, the Ag Director General of FEMD, Mrs Florence Wenegieme appealed to developers and individuals to observe building codes at all times.
She also urged developers to always carry out integrity test on existing buildings before carrying out renovations.
The Ag DG underscored the importance of employing professionals, as well as the provision of protective wears for workers to ensure safety on the site.
She also appealed to developers to provide insurance coverage for both the building and workers on site.