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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
No fewer than six people were trapped in the rubble of a seven-storey building that collapsed at Sand field bus stop, in Lekki area of Lagos State.
The building, located on Oba Idowu Oniru Street, was said to be under construction before it came down early Sunday morning.
Emergency responders have been deployed to commence rescue operations at the scene of the incident.
The Lagos Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the incident in a statement, on Sunday.
“Seven-storey building collapsed at Sand field bus stop, Lekki. Six people are said to be trapped and responders on ground,” he said.
The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who also confirmed the incident, said that upon arrival, it was discovered that the seven-storey building was 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.