Many trapped as building collapses in Ebute Metta, Lagos

Many residents were trapped as a building collapsed in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State on Friday.

It was gathered that the building is situated opposite the Health Centre Ebute Metta along Cemetery Street.

The building houses shops and residential apartments.

Many persons were said to have been trapped in the rubbles of the collapsed building.

It was learnt that men of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) arrived at the scene within fifteen minutes.

The LASEMA officials cordoned off the area swiftly and commenced rescue operations immediately.

The spokesperson for the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Nosa Okunbor, confirmed the incident.

He, however, did not disclosed whether any casualty was recorded as of the time of filing this report.

“Our personnel are on ground at the scene and rescue operation is ongoing,” Okunbor said.

But, there are fears that some persons might have died after the building collapsed.

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