Many feared dead as seven-storey building collapses in Lagos

Many are feared dead following the collapse of a 7 storey building at Oba Idowu Oniru Street by Avi Maria Hospital near Sand Field bus stop in Lekki, Lagos. Frantic efforts are on to rescue those trapped under the rubble but two people have been confirmed dead. The building collapsed in the early hours of Sunday, 4 September, 2022.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) officials at site said six people are still trapped under the rubble.

LASEMA DG, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, stated that “upon arrival at the scene of the incident, an uncompleted 7 storey building undergoing construction was found to have collapsed.

“Six people are reported to be trapped under the rubbles of the collapsed structure.

“The Agency’s heavy duty equipment excavator will be required for the rescue of the trapped victims. We have activated Lagos State Response plan.”