By Olasunkanmi Akoni
Tragedy struck in the early hours on Monday when a three-storey building suddenly collapsed on Amusu Street, Baale Bus Stop, Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State.
According to an eyewitness, the incident which happened at about 8 am did not record any casualty.
The ugly incident, however, led to confusion in the area as residents scampered in different directions.
It was gathered that the entire occupants in the building had evacuated when the incident happened.
VIDEO: Moment two-storey building collapsed in Lagos
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A two-story building has reportedly collapsed at Amusu street in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State.
In a video shared on X, the building scarily collapsed with those at the scene fleeing for their lives.
At the time of… pic.twitter.com/0rkaU1CHEw
Also, the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, confirmed the incident.
Oke-Osayintolu, as of press time, explained that evacuation of the debris was ongoing without any casualty recorded.
Details later…
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