- Fatalities and Rescues: Two people have been confirmed dead, while 14 others were rescued alive from the rubble of a three-storey building that collapsed in the Lekki area of Lagos.
- Cause of Collapse Unknown: The cause of the collapse, which occurred around 4 pm, is yet to be ascertained.
- Rescue Efforts Ongoing: Rescue operators, including the Police, LASEMA Response Team, and Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, are still searching for survivors.
- Discrepancy in Rescue Numbers: While the Lagos State Police Command reported 14 rescues, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) stated that six persons were rescued.
A three-storey building under construction in the Lekki area of Lagos collapsed yesterday, resulting in two fatalities and 14 rescues. The incident occurred around 4 pm on Oriwu Street, with the two bodies recovered at about 7.45 pm.
The Lagos State Police Command and LASEMA responded promptly to the incident, with rescue efforts still ongoing. However, there is a discrepancy in the number of rescues reported by the two agencies.
The cause of the collapse is yet to be determined, but an investigation is likely to follow. The incident highlights concerns about building safety and construction practices in Lagos.
