TWO people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a building in the Ikota area of Lekki, Ajah, Lagos State.
The two-story building, which was under construction, collapsed yesterday, leaving five workers injured and several others trapped under the debris.
Ibrahim Farinloye, a spokesperson for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), stated that the injured individuals had been taken to the hospital for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased had been recovered.
“So far, the bodies of an adult male and a young boy have been retrieved, while five adult males with serious injuries have been rescued and transported to the hospital.
“Information suggests that more individuals may still be trapped under the rubble,” Farinloye said in a statement.
He added that search and rescue operations were ongoing, and the cause of the collapse was yet to be determined, pending further investigation.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) also confirmed the incident but reported a slightly different casualty figure, stating that one person had been confirmed dead while four others sustained injuries.
LASEMA Director-General, Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, noted that emergency responders had successfully rescued the victims and deployed heavy-duty equipment to aid the ongoing search and rescue efforts.
He assured that further updates would be provided as the situation developed.