One killed, others trapped as storey building collapses in Lekki

A tragic building collapse in Ikota, Lekki, Lagos State, has left one person dead, with four others rescued while several victims remain trapped beneath the rubble.  

The incident occurred yesterday at a two-storey building that was still under construction.

Emergency responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), are actively working at the scene to rescue those still trapped.

At press time, only one causality could be confirmed in the unfortunate incident.

The four rescued victims, with varying degrees of injuries, were immediately rushed to a hospital for medical attention.

Meanwhile, the cause of the incident had not be ascertained at press time.

The building collpase, according to an eyewitness, occurred at about 4 p.m.

Upon receipt of a distress call, the State Commandant, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, Mr Adedotun Keshinro, directed immediate deployment of disaster management, rescue and recovery operation team ro the scene.

The team, led by the Eti-Osa Divisional Officer, Chief Superintendent of Corps David Oyende, synergised with other emergency first responders’ teams to commence search, rescue, recovery and evacuation operations.

“The Command’s personnel at the scene have confirmed the successful rescue of four persons alive.

“Rescue operation is still ongoing,” Keshinro confirmed.