Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are growing increasingly concerned as earth tremors continue to rock their neighborhoods for the fifth consecutive day.
The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has reported 49 tremors with low intensity between September 13 and 17, posing no significant threat to the environment. However, residents describe the experience as unsettling and unlike the familiar rock blasting in some parts of the FCT.
“The tremors are a result of accumulated stress along identified faults and released seismic energy,” said NGSA Director-General, Prof. Olusegun Ige.
The tremors have been felt mainly in highbrow areas such as Mpape, Katampe, and Maitama. Residents have expressed worry that a disaster could strike the nation’s capital due to the intensity of the tremors.
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“We’ve never experienced anything like this before,” said Dr. Ebenezer Adebisi, chairman of the Association of Landlords in Mpape. “It’s not just the blasting; it’s a serious vibration that suggests an earth tremor.”
Despite government assurances, residents remain on high alert. The FCT Administration (FCTA) Emergency Management Department has advised against panic, ensuring close monitoring of the situation.
“We understand the concerns, but Nigeria is not a disaster-prone area,” said Martin Nyam, head of Reporting, Forecasting, and Mitigation at FCTA. “This is just a mild disturbance.”
The NGSA has deployed a team to interact with affected residents and provide updates on the situation.
Source: Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA), Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)
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