7-storey building collapses in Banana Island of Lagos state, many trapped

A seven-storey building on Wednesday collapsed at First Avenue, Banana Island, Ikoyi area of Lagos State with undisclosed number of construction workers reportedly trapped under the rubble, while some of them jumped from the top floors, just before the building caved in.

Penpushing reports that eyewitness account said some kids walking around the site narrowly escaped, while investigation as at the time of filing this report showed that the collapse occurred when casting was ongoing.

The Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State government, Mukaila Sanusi in a statement noted that the building was unapproved and that the state government has commenced further investigation on the incident

‘An unapproved seven-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’, Sanusi said.

‘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”, he added

Penpushing further reports that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in the state equally confirmed the incident in a terse statement, explaining that as at the time of this report the management was mobilizing to respond

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