About six persons have been trapped in the rubble of a seven-storey building that collapsed on Sunday around the Sand field bus stop, Lekki, Lagos State.
Emergency responders had been deployed to commence rescue operations at the scene of the incident.
National Emergency Management Agency’s Lagos Territorial Coordinator, Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the incident on Sunday.
Farinloye said, “Seven-storey building collapsed at Sand field bus stop, Lekki. Six people are said to be trapped and responders on ground.”
Reacting, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said upon arrival, it was discovered that the seven-storey building was under construction when it caved in.
He 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.”