Occupants trapped as another storey building collapses in Lagos

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BY MAYOWA SAMUEL

Another storey building collapsed in Lagos on Wednesday, The Point has learnt.

Reports say the building is located at Flour Mills Estate, Magbon in the Badagry area of the state and occupants are still trapped in the rubble.

This was disclosed in a statement on social media on Wednesday and signed by the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye.

The statement read, “There has been a reported case of a storey building collapse at Sunny Filled, Flour Mills, Estate, Magbon, Badagry, Lagos.

“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Badagry Station had rescued five victims from the under-construction building while concerted efforts are ongoing to rescue remaining trapped victims.

“The victims which are mainly construction workers are however rescued with varying degrees of injury but in stable condition and been taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

“However, four adults male have been recovered (unconscious) thus far as the Nigerian Police, Morogbo Division and the Community dwellers are complimenting the efforts of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.”