Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has confirmed the collapse of a two-storey building under construction at No 3, Craig Street off Apata Road in Shomolu area.
The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement on Monday made available to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Lagos.
Oke-Osanyintolu said the incident occurred during the decking phase of the building.
“Upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that it was one of the two structures being erected at the site.
“No casualties were recorded, as workers reportedly evacuated the site before the arrival of emergency responders,” he said.
He also said the collapse affected a nearby church, RCCG Liberty Parish located at No 5, Craig Street, after concrete pillars from the collapsed building, fell onto the structure.
“Worshippers present in the church escaped unhurt and no injuries were reported.
“A coordinated search is being carried out to confirm that no one was trapped under the rubble,” he said.
The affected site has since been cordoned off to prevent secondary incidents
“Residents and bystanders have been advised to steer clear of the collapsed structure for their safety.”
He said the immediate cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained, adding that further investigations would be conducted.
“Search and rescue operation has been concluded,”he said.
