Many Injured As Building Collapses In Lagos
No lesser than twelve people have
been confirmed injured after a three-storey building under construction collapsed
in Lagos State on Wednesday night.
The incident
which saw a three-storey building under construction collapsed into rubbles, occurred
at about midnight in Fagba area of the state.
The Chief
Executive Officer of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr.
Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident, saying “This is just to inform
you that a three story building collapsed at K Farm, Fagba, Off Iju Road.
According to
Oke-Osanyintolu, “It was a building under construction, and people occupying
the building have been evacuated and the injured are responding to treatment.
“No
mortalities recorded. All the key stakeholders that are important in managing
disaster in Lagos are on ground.
“However the
building will be pulled to ground zero for safety of the people living in the
area.
“All the
buildings adjacent or beside the collapsed building will be subjected to solid
material testing. for your information.”
No comments