A two-storey building situated on Amusu Street, in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos on Monday.
In a video trending online, nearby residents are seen scampering for safety as the building gave way.
The Head, Public Affairs Unit, LASEMA, Mr Nosa Okunbor, confirming the incident said that the building collapsed on its own at about 8.45am. He added that no life was lost in the building collapse.
“LASEMA Response Teams in Search and Rescue Operation is at a self-collapsed building on Amusu Street, Baale Bus Stop, Orile Iganmu. No casualties and updates to follow,” he stated.
Another official of LASEMA said, “I can confirm to you that the incident happened this morning but there were no casualties. An evacuation already took place before the collapse.”
The LASEMA offical added that emergency responders were already at the scene of the incident.
Comments
Post a Comment