Casualties as another building under construction collapses in Lagos

Another storied building under construction has come down in Lagos about two weeks after a 21-storey tower gave in in Ikoyi, Lagos.

The latest incident took place in the Magbon area of Badagry area of the state.

Dead casualty figure currently stands at four while five have been rescued. More people are still trapped.

Director, Lagos State Fire Service, Mrs Margret Adeseye, confirmed the incident in a statement, saying emergency officials immediately responded to distress call on the incident.

According to her, officials of the Lagos Fire and Rescue Service, Badagry station, rushed to the scene.

“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Badagry Station, had rescued five victims from the building that is under construction, while concerted efforts are ongoing to rescue remaining trapped victims.

“The victims, who are mainly construction workers, were rescued with varying degrees of injury, but in stable condition and have been taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

“However, four adult males have been recovered unconscious thus far as the Nigerian Police, Morogbo Division and the Community dwellers are complimenting the efforts of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.”