By By Muminat Ajide
A two-storey building at Number 1, Amosun Street, off Baale Street, Orile Iganmu, Lagos, collapsed early morning. The structure had three rooms on the top floor, three on the first floor, and four shops on the ground floor.
The incident, captured in a viral video, showed the structure collapsing while onlookers fled for safety.
However, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency confirmed that there were no casualties in the building that collapsed
LASEMA spokesman Nosa Okunbor, who confirmed this in a statement, said the building collapsed at about 8:45 a.m. “LASEMA Response Teams are in a search and rescue operation at a self-collapsed building on Amusu Street, Baale Bus Stop, Orile Iganmu. No casualties, and updates to follow,” he said.
Additionally, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service also noted, “Fortunately, there were no casualties. Officials from the Sari Iganmu Fire Station, in collaboration with the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LABSCA), and the Orile Iganmu Police Station, quickly secured the site and coordinated the rescue operation.
The cause of the collapse is yet to be determined, and investigations are ongoing. The Lagos State Government remains committed to safeguarding lives and property and encourages the public to stay vigilant, reporting any suspicious activities.”
