4th September, 2022
A seven-storey building has collapsed near the Sand Field bus stop in the Lekki neighbourhood of Lagos State, trapping no fewer than six people inside its debris.
Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, the Lagos Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), confirmed the incident on Sunday.
According to him, emergency responders have been deployed to the scene of the incident.
He said, “Seven-storey building collapsed at Sand field bus stop, Lekki. Six people are said to be trapped and responders on ground.”
Also, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, noted that the seven-storey building was under construction when it caved in.
“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.”