Scores feared trapped as building collapses in Lagos

A building under construction on Oriwu Street in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State, has collapsed, trapping several people under the rubble.

According to the Lagos State Police Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, the incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

So far, 14 individuals have been rescued and taken to the hospital for medical attention, while emergency responders continue search and rescue operations to locate others still trapped.

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He wrote, “Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have been mobilised to the scene of the collapse of a building under construction at Oriwu Street, Lekki Phase 1 which occurred at about 1600hrs today.

“A total of 14 persons have so far been rescued and taken to Lagos Island General Hospital for treatment.

“Meanwhile, operatives of the Command remain on ground to provide security for the ongoing rescue operation.”