21-storey building in Ikoyi before it collapsed as its revealed that scores are trapped under the rubble

A 21-story building fell at Musikiu Junction on Gerard Road in Ikoyi, Lagos, trapping several people. The structure was in the process of being built when it abruptly fell on construction workers on November 1st.

Men from the Federal and State Fire Services and Rescue Teams, as well as men from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, are now on the scene attempting to rescue individuals who are trapped.

Now According to Director General, LASEMA Dr Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, the agency has activated its emergency response plan to the above incident. “All first responders are en route to secure the scene while the heavy-duty equipment and life detection equipment have been dispatched.”