BREAKING: Seven storey building collapses in Lagos leaving Six people trapped.

Following, a seven storey building collapses in Lagos leaving six people trapped in lekki Area Lagos state, Nigeria.

The incident happened close to the Sand field bus stop, in the Lekki area of Lagos State.

Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, the state territorial Agency Coordinator has confirmed the incident on Sunday, said emergency responders had been deployed to the scene.

He said, “Seven-story building collapsed at Sand field bus stop, Lekki. Six people are said to be trapped and respond on ground.”

Also speaking on the collapse, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the collapsed building was under construction.

He said, “No injury sustained. However, about six people are reported to be trapped under the rubble of the collapsed structure.

“The agency’s heavy duty equipment excavator will be required for the rescue of the trapped victims. We have activated Lagos State Response plan. The operation is ongoing.

More updates to follow.”