A single-storey building under construction collapsed on Sunday afternoon, May 18th, at 96 Ishaga Road, directly opposite the Idi Araba Central Mosque.
Sadly, one person has been confirmed dead, and three others are seriously injured.
The coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency, Lagos Territorial Office, Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the incident in a statement.
“So far, one person has been confirmed dead, while three others have been rescued alive. Search and rescue operations are ongoing continue” the statement read
The emergency services that responded to the incident included the Isolo Fire Station from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps, the Lagos State Ambulance Service, and the Nigeria Police.
The reason for the building falling down hasn’t been found yet, as they’re still looking into it.
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