There was anxiety again in Badagry, Lagos on Wednesday as another building collapsed.
This came about two weeks after a 21-floor building collapsed in Ikoyi, Lagos, killing over 40 people.
According to a statement signed by the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, the newly collapsed facility was located at Flour Mills Estate, Magbon in the Badagry area.
The statement read, “There has been a reported case of a storey building collapse at Sunny Filled, Flour Mills, Estate, Magbon, Badagry, Lagos.
“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Badagry Station had rescued five victims from the under-construction building while concerted efforts are ongoing to rescue remaining trapped victims.
“The victims which are mainly construction workers are however rescued with varying degrees of injury but in stable condition and been taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
“However, four adults male have been recovered (unconscious) thus far as the Nigerian Police, Morogbo Division and the Community dwellers are complimenting the efforts of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.”
