CITIZENS COMPASS– Emergency responders on Wednesday, rescued some people when a building under construction collapsed at Oriwu Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State.
It occurred at about 1600hrs.
So far, a total of 14 persons have been rescued.
Spokesman, Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident in a statement.
“Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have been mobilized 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 fourteen 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.”
