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Four trapped to death as another building collapses in Lagos

Four persons have feared dead in another building that collapsed in Badagry, Lagos.

The one-storey building came down at Sunny Filled, Flour Mills, Estate, Magbon, Badagry.

According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, four persons were brought out unconscious while five were rescued.

The service Director, Margaret Adeseye, said: “Badagry Station had rescued five victims from the under-construction building while concerted efforts are ongoing to rescue remaining trapped victims.

“The victims which are mainly construction workers are however rescued with varying degrees of injury but in stable condition and been taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

“However, four adults male have been recovered (unconscious) thus far as the Nigerian Police, Morogbo Division and the Community dwellers are complementing the efforts of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.”

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