JUST IN: Many trapped as seven-storey building collapses in Lagos

At least six persons have been reported trapped in the rubble of a seven-storey building that collapsed at the Sand field area of Lekki, Lagos State.

Rescue operations have commenced as emergency responders battle to rescue victims at the scene of the incident, PUNCH reports.

The Lagos Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, Ibrahim Farinloye, has confirmed the incident.

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in his reaction to the incident, said that the collapsed structure was an uncompleted 7-storey building undergoing construction.

He said, “No injury sustained. However, about six people are reported to be trapped under the rubble 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. The operation is ongoing. More updates to follow.”