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Fear Grips Abuja Residents After Ongoing Earth Tremor Prompts Government To Suspend Mining
Fear Grips Abuja Residents After Ongoing Earth Tremor Prompts Government To Suspend Mining....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Residents of Mpape, a densely populated suburb in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), are in a state of panic after experiencing a series of earth tremors over the past three days. The tremors, which began on Saturday, have caused buildings to shake and have left residents deeply unsettled…….CONTINUE READING
Mpape, located near the affluent Maitama district, houses a mix of low-income and middle-class families. The tremors have been particularly intense in areas such as the P.W. Neighbourhood and the Mopol 24 Barracks, with unusual sounds also reported near Katampe Junction, which connects to the Murtala Muhammad Expressway.
In response to the tremors, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has suspended all mining activities in the area. Local resident Obinna Ngozi described the situation as alarming, noting that buildings shook multiple times, with the tremors becoming more frequent and intense over the weekend.
Muhammad Ibrahim, another resident, initially thought the noises were bomb blasts, differing from the usual sounds of quarry mining for which Mpape is known. Former mining blaster Nasiru Ahmad also expressed confusion, stating that while blasting is distinct, the tremors’ origins remain unclear.
The current tremors evoke memories of a similar but more severe event three years ago. Peter David, a local community chief, recalled that previous tremors, originating near Arab Road, were felt as far as Gishiri, Jahi, Maitama, and AYA in Asokoro District. Although a ban on quarrying was briefly enforced, it lasted only about three months before activities resumed, possibly contributing to the current situation.
With the tremors ongoing, Mpape residents are calling for urgent intervention from authorities to address the dangers posed by both the tremors and ongoing mining activities. The situation underscores the need for thorough geological assessments to prevent future incidents and potential disasters.
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