TheNigeria Geological Survey Agency has confirmed that there was a minor earthtremor in Bwari Area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Theagency’s Deputy Director and Head of Geo-physics Department, Imam Kaka,confirmed the development in Abuja. Hesaid officials of the agency had visited Bwari to evaluate the situation,adding that though there was vibration in the area, there was no visible crackand called on the residents of the area not to panic. TheDeputy Director said that officials of the agency were able to calm residentsof the area, telling them that it was usual to feel small tremor, adding thatsuch minor tremors were not considered serious in areas where earthquakes wererampant. Kakahad said that the agency’s equipment had not recorded any such occurrence. Itwould be recalled that the agency had on Saturday dismissed media reports froman unidentified Professor from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun, thatthere was earth tremor in Abaji and Gwagwalada areas of the FCT.
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Nigeria Geological Survey Agency Confirms Minor Earth Tremor In Bwari, FCT
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