Residents of Mpape in Bwari Area Council, Abuja, are living in fear as their community has been hit by persistent suspected tremors and vibrations. The unsettling phenomenon has been ongoing for five days, leaving residents anxious and seeking answers.
A Recurring Issue
Dr. Ebenezer Adebisi, Chairman of the Mpape Hills Landlord Association, revealed that this is not the first time the area has experienced tremors. A retired Corps Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Adebisi confirmed that the vibrations have become more consistent and intense over the past five days.
Resident Accounts
Mrs. Florence Ilesanmi, a resident of Gwari Village, Mpape, and Madam Aisha Lawal, a resident of Crushrock area, Mpape, shared similar experiences of feeling the tremors. Lawal expressed concern over the frequency of the vibrations.
Call for Action
Adebisi urged the Nigerian government and the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) to intervene, citing concerns for residents’ safety. He emphasized the need for urgent measures to address the situation.
NGSA’s Response
An NGSA official, speaking anonymously, advised residents to consider temporary relocation if the tremors persist. The official recommended recording the frequency of the vibrations and confirmed that NGSA equipment is in place to monitor the situation.
Residents’ Fears
As the tremors continue, residents are growing increasingly worried. The community seeks official guidance and reassurance from the authorities.
Facts:
– Mpape residents experience suspected tremors and vibrations for five days
– Not the first time the area has experienced tremors
– Residents feel vibrations are more intense than usual quarry blasts
– NGSA advises temporary relocation if tremors persist
– Residents urged to record vibration frequency
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