One Dead, Many Injured As Uncompleted Building Collapses In Lagos (See Photos)

On Saturday, a 4-storey building on Freeman Street, Lagos Island, collapsed, leaving one person dead and several injured.

The structure on Freeman Street, Lagos Island, was said to have collapsed due to heavy rain.

In a preliminary assessment titled ‘Situation Report on the collapsed four-floor building at 4 Alayaki Lane, Lagos Island on Saturday, 21st May 2022,’ the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Agency confirmed the incident.

According to the report, “The Agency responded to the above incident, which was already in violation of building safety protocols.

“Two more persons have been rescued alive in a three-story building that collapsed on Freeman Street, Lagos Island, on Saturday.

“The latest figure brought to three, the number of persons rescued alive from the debris.

“The building, still under construction, caved in during a heavy downpour.”

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Lagos Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), and the Fire Service are among the rescue operators on the ground.