Rescue operation is currently ongoing in a two-storey building which collapsed at number 15, Iga Idungaran, close to Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu’s palace, Lagos Island.
Acoording to a statement signed by the Head, Public Affairs, Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, Nosa Okunbor stated that rescue operations are currently ongoing.
The statement reads “PS LASEMA has rolled out to supervise and coordinate search and rescue operations at incident scene of collpsed building at 15, Iga idungaran, close to Oba’s palace, Lagos Island.”
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Nigeria Police, among other emergency responders were reported to be on ground searching for survivors.
An eyewitness stated that the unfortunate incident happened around 11 am on Thursday.
