Two confirmed dead, four still missing in 7-storey building collapse in Victoria Island

Two persons have been confirmed dead, while four others remained unaccounted for in the collapse of a 7-storey building in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The uncompleted building located on Oba Idowu Oniru Street, beside Avi Maria Hospital, Victoria Island Lagos collapsed in the early hours of Sunday, September 4, 2022.

The Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident on Sunday morning.

“Upon arrival at the scene of the incident, an uncompleted 7-story building undergoing construction was found to have collapsed. About six people are reported to be trapped under the rubbles of the collapsed structure,” Oke-Osanyintolu said.

“The Agency’s heavy-duty equipment excavator will be required for the rescue of the trapped victims. We have activated the Lagos State Response plan. Operation still ongoing” he added.

Providing update later, a spokesperson said two dead bodies had been located and recovered.

Four other persons were still being looked for at the time of the update.