Four people have been confirmed dead, while 14 others were rescued after a two-storey building with a penthouse under construction collapsed on Oriwu Street in the Lekki area of Lagos on Tuesday, March 5.
The victims were reportedly labourers working at the site when the structure caved in. The cause of the collapse has yet to be determined.
Two were first confirmed de@d, but the authorities updated the death toll some minutes ago.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated that officers were swiftly deployed to the scene to aid rescue efforts and maintain security.
“Two persons died. A total of 14 persons have so far been rescued and taken to Lagos Island General Hospital for treatment.
Operatives of the Command remain on the ground to provide security for the ongoing rescue operation,” he said.
Emergency responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and other relevant authorities, are continuing efforts to clear the debris and assess the structural integrity of surrounding buildings.
