Four construction workers dead, five others rescued as building collapses in Lagos

Another building under construction caved in at Magbon, Badagry area of Lagos, on Wednesday, killing four construction workers.

Five others were rescued from under the rubble with varying degrees of injury.

Efforts have been launched to rescue others.

This is coming on the heels of the collapse of a 21-storey building in Ikoyi, earlier in the month.

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Director Lagos State Fire Service, Mrs Margret Adeseye, confirmed the incident.

She said immediately the distress call was received, officials of the Lagos Fire and Rescue Service, Badary station, hurriedly mobilised to the scene.

She said: “There has been a reported case of a storey building collapse at Sunny Filled, Flour Mills, Estate, Magbon, Badagry, Lagos.

“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Badagry Station, had rescued five victims from the building that is under construction, while concerted efforts are ongoing to rescue remaining trapped victims.

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

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