A four-storey building of a hotel in Dape, Life Camp, Abuja, on Monday, collapsed, trapping more than 20 people.
Eye witnesses said the incident occurred at about 4 pm while workers were on the construction site.
The collapsed building is said to be owned by Summit Villa Hotel Services.
National Emergency Management Agency rescue team is already at the scene to commence rescue operations.
Nine people had been rescued from the debris as at 7:44pm