One person has died and four others injured as a two-storey building under construction collapsed at the Northern Vulture Estate on Chevron Drive, Ajah, Lagos State.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed that one adult male lost his life in the building collapse, while four others sustained serious injuries.
The injured victims, all adult male, were promptly rescued by emergency responders and transported to the hospital for medical attention by LASAMBUS officials.
The cause of the building collapse remains unknown, but LASEMA confirmed that a full investigation is underway to determine the factors responsible for the incident.
Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, stated that the agency, in collaboration with other emergency stakeholders, successfully managed the initial rescue operations.
He said heavy-duty equipment had been deployed to the site to aid ongoing search and rescue efforts.
Oke-Osanyintolu said the operation is continuing as emergency teams work tirelessly to ensure no victims were left under the rubble.
