…workers stuck in rubble
A seven-storey building collapsed in the Banana Island area of Lagos state.
The seven story building, which was under construction, collapsed on Wednesday evening.
Newsspec understands that some workers were trapped under the rubble and that the building, under construction, came down at about 5:00 p.m
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Lagos state confirmed the incident in a statement.
It said workers were trapped in the building, while its officials were mobilising the response team to rescue trapped victims.
This is not the first if it’s kind as there have been several building collapse in Lagos state.
This begs the question, who have been giving approvals for these buildings
Lagos State government said it is investigating the unapproved collapsed building. Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mukaila Sanusi, in a statement, said few people, who sustained injuries are being treated. He said: “ There is no fatality. This is unfortunate incident happened while casting was being done.”
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Tayo Bamgbose-Martins, visited the 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,” he said.
