12th April, 2023
A six-storey build under construction has collapsed in Banana Island, a Lagos highbrow area in Ikoyi, Eti-Osa Local Government.
The building reportedly collapsed at First Avenue on Wednesday evening.
Mukaila Sanusi, Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, in a statement, said the building was unapproved.
He said few people who were trapped in the debris were rescued and treated for minor injuries.
Sanusi said there was no fatality, saying that the unfortunate incident happened while casting was being done.
“The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins was immediately on site to assess the situation and flag- off investigation.
“We ask members of the public to remain calm and expect further information from the ministry as we know more,” he said.
Ibrahim Farinlye, spokesman, National Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said the building caved in on Wednesday evening.
He could not verify if people were trapped or not, but said officials of the agency were on their way to Banana Island, scene of the collapse.