NEMA COORDINATES SAR OPS AT THE SCENE OF BUILDING COLLAPSE INVOLVING A THREE STOREY BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT GUDU AREA OF FCT. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NEMA COORDINATES SAR OPS AT THE SCENE OF BUILDING COLLAPSE INVOLVING A THREE STOREY BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT GUDU AREA OF FCT At about 0945hrs on Saturday 16th May, 2026, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was alerted of a building collapse at Gudu District of FCT.  Critical stakeholders including Federal Fire, FCT Fire, NSCDC, NPF, FRSC and Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were activated while a response team of NEMA from the Abuja Operations Office led by the Head of Operations Mr Zakari Abubakar  and operatives from AYA Emergency Response Bay (ERAB) were deployed to the scene for quick response and coordination.  A reinforcement team  from NEMA Headquarters led by the Director Search and Response (DSAR) Air Cdre Bature Usman was also on ground to provide necessary backup and supervision. At the time of this report, the operation is still ongoing. However, sixteen (16) casualties have so far been evacuated to Aso...

MAIDUGURI BOMB BLAST: POLICE CONFIRM, 23 KILLED, 108 INJURED. (PHOTO).


 MAIDUGURI BOMB BLAST: POLICE CONFIRM, 23 KILLED, 108 INJURED 


The Borno State Police Command has confirmed that twenty-three people were killed and one hundred and eight others injured following multiple suspected suicide bomb attacks in Maiduguri.


The incidents occurred at Monday Market, the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital gate, and the Post Office Flyover.


In a statement, Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, said security operatives, including police tactical units, the military and other joint teams, were quickly deployed to the affected areas, where the scenes were secured and swept by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit to rule out further threats.


The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, who visited the locations, commiserated with victims and their families, assuring residents of the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property.


Emergency responders, including NEMA and SEMA, evacuated victims to hospitals where they are receiving treatment.


The Police say normalcy has been restored, while security has been strengthened across Maiduguri to prevent further incidents with investigations  ongoing to uncover those behind the attacks.


Residents are urged to remain calm, stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to security agencies.

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