Tragedy struck on Wednesday when a three-storey building under construction on Oriwu Street in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State collapsed, leaving two people dead and several others trapped beneath the rubble.
According to reports, six individuals sustained serious injuries and were immediately given medical attention.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), in a statement by its Permanent Secretary, Damilola Oke-Osanyitolu, confirmed the incident occurred around 4 p.m.
“Following distress calls received at 2:25 p.m., LASEMA activated its emergency response teams from the Lekki and Cappa bases. Upon arrival at 2:48 p.m., our teams discovered that a three-storey building under construction had collapsed,” Oke-Osanyitolu stated.
He further disclosed that six seriously injured victims were rescued and received immediate medical care before being transported to Marina General Hospital for further treatment.
While the exact cause of the collapse remains unknown, LASEMA assured that investigations are ongoing. Meanwhile, emergency responders, including the agency’s search and rescue teams, continue efforts to locate and extricate those still trapped. Heavy-duty equipment, including excavators, has been deployed to aid the operation.
Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, also confirmed the rescue of 14 people from the wreckage.
“Our operatives were mobilized to the scene immediately after the collapse. So far, 14 people have been rescued and taken to Lagos Island General Hospital for treatment,” Hundeyin stated, adding that officers remain on-site to ensure security during the ongoing rescue efforts.
Authorities have urged residents to stay clear of the area as emergency operations continue.
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