The Federal Government has initiated a thorough investigation into the root causes of the recent earth tremors that rattled the Mpape area in Abuja.

The tremors, which began on the night of September 16, 2024, alarmed residents, with reports of six to eight seismic events being recorded. First detected at about 11:00 p.m., the tremors led to widespread concern due to loud noises and ground shaking in the vicinity.

During a ministerial press briefing yesterday, the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Mr. UCHE NNAJI, assured the public that a team of expertsfromthe National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA, have the situation under control.

The government’s concern stems from the potential for catastrophic flooding in low-lying areas of southern Nigeria, especially as the rainy season progresses.