UPDATE: Two workers confirmed dead in Lagos building collapse, others still trapped

By Adeola Ogunrinde

Two construction workers have been confirmed dead, while others were still trapped in the uncompleted seven-storey building that collapsed in Lagos State on Sunday.

The ill-fated building on Oba Idowu Oniru street beside Avi Maria hospital, Victoria Island under construction caved in at the early hours on Sunday amid heavy rainfall experienced across Lagos.

Spokesperson for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the casualties to newsmen on Sunday morning.

Farinloye added that efforts were already being intensified to ensure that all workers trapped under the rubble are rescued immediately.

Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, added: “Upon arrival at the scene of the incident, an uncompleted 7-storey building undergoing construction was found to have collapsed. 

“However, about six people are reported to be trapped under the rubbles 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. Operation still ongoing and more Updates to follow.”