A two-story building has reportedly collapsed on Amusu Street, in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State.
As seen in a video trending online, the building caved in the early hours of Monday as residents nearby scampered for safety.
According to LASEMA’s Head of Public Affairs Unit, Mr. Nosa Okunbor, there were no casualties in the building fall, which occurred on its own about 8.45am.
“LASEMA Response Teams in Search and Rescue Operation are at a self-collapsed building on Amusu Street, Baale Bus Stop, Orile Iganmu. No casualties and updates to follow,” he said.
Earlier, a Lagos State Emergency Management Agency official who confirmed the occurrence anonymously to reporters stated that no casualties were reported.
The official said that the house had been evacuated prior to the fall.
“I can confirm to you that the incident happened this morning, but there were no casualties. An evacuation already took place before the collapse.”
The LASEMA source added that emergency responders were already at the scene of the incident.
