Workers trapped as seven-storey building collapses in Lagos

A seven-storey building collapsed at First Avenue, Banana Island, Ikoyi area of Lagos Wednesday evening.

The Lagos Territorial Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the incident to journalists in Lagos.

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He said some workers were trapped inside the building which was still under construction.

He added that emergency responders had been mobilised to the scene of the incident.

The Deputy Director in charge of Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mukaila Sanusi, confirmed the incident in a statement.

He said: “An unapproved seven-floor building under construction has collapsed in Banana Island, Lagos State, this evening.

“Few, who sustained injuries are being treated. There is no fatality. This 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.”

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