By Nkechi Eze
The FCT Emergency Management Department, FEMD has tasked residents to report public infrastructure defects to relevant authorities.
The Ag Director General of FEMD, Engr Abdulrahman Mohammed gave the advice after the rescue of 3 men trapped in a blocked manhole at Guzape in Asokoro District of the FCT on Christmas Day.
According to a statement made available to newsmen, the three men were rescued by a combined team of FEMD, FCT Fire service and NEMA.
According to the FEMD Search and Rescue Team,two of the trapped men, who are labourers were engaged to clear debris that clogged the manhole leading to a central sewage system.
A build up of trapped methane gas caused an explosion, resulting in both men being suffocated inside the manhole .
The statement also revealed that a volunteer who attempted to rescue both men also became trapped.
One of the rescued men is receiving treatment at the Wuse General Hospital, while two others are at the Asokoro District Hospital.
Engr Abdulrahman Mohammed praised emergency responders for preventing a potential Christmas Day disaster and urged residents to call the 112 toll-free emergency number in case of any emergency.
