Another Building Collapses In Lagos.

Reports say another building under construction collapsed today (Wednesday) in Magbon, Badagry, Lagos, killing four people.

Five more people were rescued from the rubbles with varying degrees of injury, and efforts to rescue others are ongoing.

See also High rise Building Collapses in Lagos.

This comes on the heels of the collapse of a 21-story building in Ikoyi earlier this month.

According to the Vanguard Newspaper, Mrs Margret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire Service, confirmed the incident, saying that as soon as the distress call was received, officials from the Lagos Fire and Rescue Service, Badary station, rushed 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 complimenting the efforts of the the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.”