A Seven Storey building, under construction, has reportedly collapsed on the banana island, Lagos.
According to the national emergency management agency, NEMA, 5 workers who were trapped in the building according to the agency have been rescued.
The National Emergency Management Agency has since ended emergency operations following the rescue of all trapped workers.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government has said it will investigate the circumstances surrounding the collapse of the building which it said in a Statement was unapproved.
The State’s Commissioner for Physical Planning, Tayo Bamgbose- Martins, who was at the scene of the building collapse said the State Government will be investigating the building collapse urging members of the public to remain calm.
Read Full Statement Below …
LASG INVESTIGATING COLLAPSED BUILDING IN BANANA ISLAND
An unapproved 7-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.
