Wike Orders Investigation into Abuja Building Collapse

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCTA), has ordered an investigation into the collapse of a three-storey building in Durumi 3, near Gudu Market, Abuja. The incident occurred on a Monday, resulting in four deaths and several injuries.

Wike visited the site and directed the immediate sealing of the premises while calling for the arrest of the developers involved. He described the collapse as tragic and emphasized the government's responsibility to protect lives and property.

Wike issued a stern warning to developers against bypassing regulatory checks, reiterating that building policies exist to safeguard human lives. Bashir Madaki, the Director of the Department of Development Control, revealed that independent integrity tests would be conducted to identify issues, including underground anomalies that may have contributed to the collapse.

Sanusi, another official, defended the department's oversight, stating that regular soil tests had shown no initial negative tendencies. The investigation aims to scrutinize the structural design and soil tests to determine liability for the fatal incident.