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Seven-story building collapses in Banana Island, Lagos, trapping workers inside

Ehabahe Lawani
Ehabahe Lawani 11 Views

The physical planning commissioner urged the people to maintain their composure and wait for more information from the ministry as soon as it becomes available.

An “unapproved” seven-story structure that was under construction on Banana Island in the state’s Ikoyi district has collapsed, according to the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

Some personnel were reportedly caught in the debris, Channels Television was informed by a source with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

Also, it was learned that the event took place on First Avenue in the affluent Nigerians’ exclusive neighborhood.

“Few people who were injured are receiving treatment. Nothing tragic happens. In a statement, Mukaila Sanusi, the ministry’s deputy director for public affairs, said, “This sad incident occurred while casting was being done.

In order to examine the issue and launch an investigation, it was observed that Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, went to the location “immediately.”

He stated, “We advise the people to maintain calm and await more information from the government as we learn more.

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