A still-under-construction building along Oriwu Street in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State, collapsed, trapping a number of people under the debris.
Benjamin Hundeyin, a state police command spokesperson, made a statement on Wednesday that the accident occurred at 4 p.m.
Hundeyin also stated that 14 persons were rescued from the wreckage and rushed to the hospital for treatment.
He added, “Operatives of the Lagos State Command have been deployed to the scene of the collapse of an under-construction building at Oriwu Street, Lekki Phase 1, which occurred around 1600hrs today.”
“A total of 14 persons have so far been rescued and taken to Lagos Island General Hospital for treatment.
“Meanwhile, operatives of the Command remain on ground to provide security for the ongoing rescue operation.”
