Storey-building collapses in Lagos as some people are feared trapped

There are reports of another building collapse on Sonuga Street, Palm Avenue, in the Mushin area of Lagos.

According to reports, this was confirmed by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyinyolu, on Friday, September 23, 2022, in Lagos.

Osanyinyolu said, “A building has collapsed in Mushin a few minutes ago. The rescue operation is ongoing.”

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However, the casualty figure is yet to be determined as some people are feared trapped under the rubble of the collapsed 2-storey structure, as of the time of filing this report.

2 people rescued as 2 others are still missing

Meanwhile, reports suggest that a yet-to-be-identified person and a child have been rescued from the rubble of the collapsed building on Sonuga Street, Palm Avenue, in the Mushin area of Lagos State.

The Lagos Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, who confirmed the development, said the rescue operation was still ongoing.

He said, “A three-storey building has collapsed at Oye Sonuga Street, opposite Oye Roundabout, Isolo road, Mushin. An adult and a child have been rescued. The search and rescue operation is ongoing.”

Also confirming the development, Oke-Osanyinyolu said that 2 female occupants of the building were still missing.

He said, “On arrival of LRT at the scene, it was discovered that a three-storey building had collapsed.

“Further investigation revealed that the collapsed building was an adjoining building to another three-storey building.

“Two people who were trapped inside the building have been rescued and treated. However, we were informed that two females that are occupants of the building are still missing.

“The search and rescue operation is ongoing; LRT, LASG fire, LNSC, LABSCA, and NPF are all responders at the scene.

“However, there are visible cracks on the remaining standing building that needs urgent attention. The building has been cordoned off and evacuated. The operation is ongoing.”