A four-storey building, on Thursday, collapsed in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State.
Many people are feared trapped in the rubble.
The Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the incident happened at No. 15, Iga Idungaran, close to Oba of Lagos Palace, Oba Rilwanu Akiolu
The building, which had previously been marked for demolition by Lagos State Building Control Agency,LASBCA, collapsed while renovation was being done.
Oke-Osanyintolu said that seven victims have been rescued so far, and are currently receiving medical attention at the hospital.
He informed the press that search and rescue operation is still ongoing.
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“Investigation at the scene revealed that a four storey building collapsed while renovation was ongoing on the structure which had been marked for evacuation because of its dilapidated state by Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, but the occupants remained adamant,” the PS said.
“7 adult males and an adult female have been rescued and transferred to the Iga-Iduganran Primary Health Centre by the Agency’s Paramedics for further medical attention.”
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