A building under construction at Oriwu Street in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State, Nigeria has collapsed, leaving several people trapped under the debris.
Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, revealing that the collapse occurred around 4 pm.
According to Hundeyin, emergency responders have managed to rescue 14 individuals, who have been taken to Lagos Island General Hospital for medical attention.
“Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have been mobilized to the scene of the collapse of a building under construction at Oriwu Street, Lekki Phase 1, which occurred at about 1600hrs today. A total of 14 persons have so far been rescued and taken to Lagos Island General Hospital for treatment,” he said.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, with security personnel maintaining order at the site. Further details will be provided as they emerge.
