A security guard who survived the recent building collapse at Newtown has been discharged from the Police Hospital and is recounting the terrifying moments that nearly claimed his life.
Abdul Kadiri Braimah, who was on duty on the top floor of the structure at the time of the incident, described his survival as nothing short of a miracle.
Speaking to Adom News, he said, “I survived by grace,” expressing gratitude for escaping the tragedy alive.
Braimah revealed that he has worked as a security guard at the school for the past 16 years and was familiar with the structure, which formed part of a GETFund project abandoned for about eight years.
He explained that over time, rainwater had accumulated on the top floor of the uncompleted building, a situation he believes may have weakened the structure and contributed to its eventual collapse.
Despite this, he noted that the contractor initially did a commendable job on the project.
The survivor also disclosed that all his personal belongings were buried under the rubble when the building caved in.
His account adds to growing concerns about abandoned public infrastructure and the risks they pose to lives, especially when such structures are still being used.
Authorities are continuing investigations into the cause of the collapse, while calls intensify for stricter monitoring and completion of stalled government projects to prevent similar incidents.
