Lagos: Seven-Storey Building Collapses In Lekki, Two Bodies Recovered

A seven-storey building in the Lekki axis of Lagos State has collapsed, resulting in six persons being trapped, with two bodies recovered.

According to reports, emergency responders were deployed to the scene and rescue operations commenced subsequently.

The tragedy was confirmed by the Lagos Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, on Sunday.

“The seven-storey building collapsed at Sand field bus stop, Lekki. Six people are said to be trapped and responders on ground", he stated.

Reacting to the incident, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said that the building was still under construction when it caved in.

“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", he said.

Two bodies have also been recovered by emergency responders, with the Zonal Coordinator South West, NEMA Ibrahim Farinloye, telling newsmen that efforts were underway to rescue the remaining trapped persons under the rubbles of the building at Oba Idowu Oniru Street, Lekki.