Two-Storey Building Collapses In Lagos Island
A two-storey building on Thursday morning, collapsed in the Isale Eko area of Lagos State.
The incident has caused fear and alarm among residents of the area with sources saying many people are trapped in the building.
The integrity of the building is said to have been compromised following a fire in parts of Dosunmu Market on Lagos Island.
READ: List Of Areas With High Crime Rates In Lagos
Confirming the incident, the Lagos Territorial Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, said the fire seriously impacted 14 other buildings.
He said emergency responders at the scene of the event included NEMA, Federal and State Fire Services, the Nigeria Police, and the fire service of the Nigeria Ports Authority.
Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.