Ben Adoga, Abuja
A two-storey commercial complex under construction in Gwarinpa District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), collapsed yesterday afternoon killing two persons, trapping about 50 while seven persons have been rescued at press time.

Confirming the incident, Director Development Control, Federal Capital Territory Administration ( FCTA), Muktar Galadima said rescue operation was ongoing with a combined team of several agencies.

He confirmed that two people were confirmed dead, and that about seven others were rescued and taken to hospital.

The Co-ordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Umar Shuaibu said the Council would not blame anybody, but that investigation would commence immediately to ascertain both the remote and immediate cause of the collapse.

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According to an eyewitness, John Edwin, the workers on site, especially laborers conveying blocks to the top, were over 40.

He claimed to have lived in the area for many years, and that he has always known the place to be a reserved green area.

Edwin urged relevant authorities to call the management of the Federal Housing Authority to question for illegally allocating green areas to a commercial complex.