A minimum of six persons have been left trapped after a seven-storey building collapsed in the Lekki Area of Lagos State.
The building situated close to the Sand field bus stop, reportedly caved in while still undergoing construction.
This was confirmed by the Lagos Territorial Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency, Ibrahim Farinloye, on Sunday.
He said;
“Seven-storey building collapsed at Sand field bus stop, Lekki. Six people are said to be trapped and responders on ground.”
On his part, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the seven-storey building was under construction when it collapsed.
He said;
“No injury sustained. However, about six people are reported to be trapped under the rubble of the collapsed structure.
“The agency’s heavy duty equipment excavator will be required for the rescue of the trapped victims. We have activated Lagos State Response plan. The operation is ongoing. More updates to follow.”
More details later…
