By Evelyn Usman

A building, located at 14, Ijaye Street,  Agege, Lagos, collapsed yesterday.

Though no life was lost, some of the residents  reportedly sustained  injuries  during, the resultant stampede. The cause was attributed to the  down pour “which weakened the foundation of the building”. Residents said rain started  at about 10am but turned into downpour at about 11am. South West spokesman for the National Emergency Management Authority, NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye, said:

“The rainwater penetrated into the foundation of the mud constructed house that  was  built over 50 years ago. No casualty was recorded as emergency rescuers and neighbours responded quickly. The Lagos Building Control Agency arrived  to evacuate all occupants immediately”.