Residents of Mpape in Abuja’s Bwari Area Council are increasingly anxious due to ongoing suspected tremors and vibrations affecting parts of their neighborhood. Located just under 10 minutes from the upscale district of Maitama, Mpape is a densely populated area home to both low-income and middle-class families.
One concerned resident shared with NaijaTimesUSA that the ground and buildings shake whenever these vibrations occur. She noted that while such disturbances have happened before, they have never been so frequent or severe.
Dr. Ebenezer Adebisi, Chairman of the Mpape Hills Landlord Association, confirmed on Tuesday that the area has been experiencing these vibrations for the past five days.
Adebisi, a retired Corps Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), indicated that while similar events have occurred in the past, the current situation is more persistent and troubling.
Adebisi mentioned that the tremors seem more intense than those typically caused by rock blasting operations conducted by local quarry companies. He observed that the vibrations were particularly strong throughout Sunday and Monday night and expressed uncertainty about the cause.
Additionally, he reported that residents in neighboring areas like Gwarinpa and Katampe are also experiencing similar issues, yet there has been no official response from the government.
He called on the Nigerian government and the Nigeria Geological Agency to urgently address the situation, stressing the need for guidance on the appropriate measures to take.
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Mrs. Florence Ilesanmi, a resident of Gwari Village in Mpape, reported experiencing the same unsettling vibrations.
Similarly, Madam Aisha Lawal from the Crushrock area described the irregular intervals of the vibrations as a significant concern.
Peter David, a community chief, recalled that a previous incident originated from the Arab Road area about three years ago.
He noted that following that event, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) had banned all mining activities in the community. However, the ban was short-lived, and mining operations resumed after approximately three months.
