JUST IN: 14 rescued as Lagos building collapse trapped others

A building under construction has collapsed at Oriwu Street in the Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State, trapping several people under the rubble.

The state police command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that the incident happened at about 4 pm.

Hundeyin added that 14 persons had been rescued from the rubble and taken to the hospital for medical attention.

He wrote, “Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have been mobilised to the scene of the collapse of a building under construction at Oriwu Street, Lekki Phase 1 which occurred at about 1600hrs today.

“A total of 14 persons have so far been rescued and taken to Lagos Island General Hospital for treatment.

“Meanwhile, operatives of the Command remain on ground to provide security for the ongoing rescue operation.”

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