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Seven-Storey Building Collapses In Banana Island, Lagos

It is unknown if there are people trapped under the rubble and how many.

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    A seven-storey building under construction in Banana Island in Ikoyi, Lagos, collapsed on Wednesday afternoon. There are suspicions that site workers, visitors and food vendors are trapped under the rubble.Hide original message

    Ibrahim Falinloye, a spokesperson for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the collapse as he said, “It is on First Avenue, Banana Island, Ikoyi.

    “NEMA and other emergency responders are busy with rescue operation, but I don’t know yet how many people that are trapped for now.”

    Details later…

    Ozioma Samuel-Ugwuezi

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