An uncompleted three Storey structure has been reported to have collapsed today, Friday January 16th 2020 at Ago Palace way, Okota.
According to source and LASEMA, the building which is close to completion collapsed .
The structure which was close to completion, located at 12, Alasepe Street, Off Community Road, Ago Palace Way, Okota collapsed.
One person have been rescued alive while a yet to be identified man one said to still be trapped in the rubbles.
At the time of this report, Lagos state Rescue Team LRT are carrying out a search and rescue operation.
The rescued victims are currently undergoing treatment by the LASEMA paramedics.
Confirming the incident, Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Oluwafemi Oke-Osanyintolu, revealed that efforts were ongoing to rescue the yet-to-be identified man trapped under the collapsed building.
Further stating that the impact of the collapse affected other adjacent structures around the scene of the incident, Dr Osanyintolu added that once the recovery operation was completed, the remaining parts of the collapsed building would undergo a controlled demolition exercise.
He said,
“Upon arrival at the incident scene, it was observed that a three-storey building approaching completion had collapsed.
“An adult male is presently trapped under the rubble and we have commenced a rescue operation.
“The impact of the collapse has affected the adjacent structures but the resultant crowd is under control.
“Extrication and recovery of the trapped man is ongoing using all emergency light tools at our disposal. Once completed, the remains of the structure will undergo a controlled demolition exercise.