Trapped: Workers feared dead as seven-storey building crumbles in Banana Island

Yesterday, a seven-story building in Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos State collapsed, trapping an unknown number of workers inside. According to reports, the currently under construction building collapsed around 5:00 p.m., but the reason for the collapse was still unknown as of this writing.

Even though the cause of the collapse is still unknown, a source stated that concreting was taking place on the sixth floor prior to the incident. An assertion, by the Public Crisis The executives Organization (NEMA), said laborers were caught in the structure, while its authorities are preparing the reaction group to protect caught casualties.

Additionally, a representative of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), who confirmed the incident, stated that a rescue operation had begun but could not provide any additional information.

In the meantime, the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA) has arrived at the collapse site to conduct a rescue mission. Dr. Oluwafemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, stated, “Confirming the incident The incident can be confirmed because the building has seven floors. With my men, I am here.

When asked for his opinion, Sola Odukoya, general manager of the Banana Island Property Owners & Residents Association, Lagos (BIPORAL), stated, I’m really busy doing something, I will get back to you.”
Nonetheless, the Lagos State government stated that it is conducting an investigation into the unapproved collapsed building.

In a statement, Mukaila Sanusi, Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, stated that few injured individuals are receiving treatment. He stated, ” There is no one killed. This unfortunate occurrence occurred while casting was being carried out.

The Chief for Actual Preparation and Metropolitan Turn of events, Tayo Bamgbose-Martins, visited the site to survey what is happening and banner off examination. ” As we learn more, we ask members of the public to remain calm and anticipate further information from the ministry,” he stated.