At least six persons have been trapped in the rubble of a seven-storey building that collapsed close to the Sand field bus stop, in the Lekki area of Lagos State.
We gathered that emergency responders had been deployed to commence rescue operations at the scene of the incident.
Ibrahim Farinloye, the Lagos Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency confirmed the incident on Sunday morning.
According to Ibrahim Farinloye:
“Seven-storey building collapsed at Sand field bus stop, Lekki. Six people are said to be trapped and responders on ground.”
Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency while reacting to the building collapse said that the seven-storey building was under construction when it collapsed.
Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu 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.”
