By Ghazali Ibrahim
Worshippers at a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) parish and construction workers narrowly escaped death on Monday when a two-storey building under construction collapsed in the Shomolu area of Lagos State.
The incident occurred around 1 p.m. at No. 3 Craig Street, off Apata Road, during a construction decking process.
Eyewitnesses said the sudden collapse caused panic in the area, especially as parts of the fallen structure damaged the nearby RCCG Liberty Parish.
Remarkably, no casualties or injuries were reported, as both church members and site workers managed to escape before the structure gave way.
Confirming the incident, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), said emergency responders were quickly deployed to the scene.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that no one was trapped beneath the rubble. The building collapsed during the decking process, and thankfully, no life was lost,” he stated.
Authorities are expected to commence further investigations into the structural integrity of buildings in the vicinity and the cause of the collapse.
The incident once again raises concerns over construction standards and safety compliance in Lagos.
