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Six trapped as seven-story building collapses in Lagos

Adamu Abubakar
By Adamu Abubakar
Published: September 4, 2022
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No fewer than six persons have been trapped as a seven-storey building crashed down to the earth in the Lekki area of Lagos State.

Okay.ng understands that emergency responders have been deployed to commence rescue operations at the scene of the incident.

The Lagos Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the incident on Sunday.

He said, “Seven-storey building collapsed at Sand field bus stop, Lekki. Six people are said to be trapped and responders on ground.”

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The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in his reaction to the incident, said that 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.”

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