The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has said that a three storey-building at Iju area of the state has collapsed.
Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the newly appointed General Manager of LASEMA, confirmed the news to journalists.
“This is just to inform you that a three-story building collapsed at K Farm, Fagba, Off Iju Road,” he announced.
“It was a building under construction, and people occupying the building have been evacuated and the injured are responding to treatment.
“No mortalities recorded. All the key stakeholders that are important in managing disaster in Lagos State are on the ground.
“However, the building will be pulled to the ground for the safety of the people living in the Area,” he said.
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