Lagos State government has begun investigation into the collapse of a seven-storey building in Banana Island in the state.
The Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, made this known in a statement by its Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi, on Wednesday.
“The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins was immediately on site to assess the situation and flag- off investigation,” the statement reads in part.
Meanwhile, the ministry and the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has confirmed that no life was lost in the incident.
“It is confirmed that no one is trapped in the rubbles. Therefore it is no longer an emergency case,” Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Lagos Territorial Coordinator of NEMA, said.
In the press statement by Sanusi, Lagos State government also confirmed that, “There is no fatality.”
The government, however, said that some persons sustained injuries following the incident.
The statement reads further: “This unfortunate incident happened while casting was being done…
“We ask members of the public to remain calm and expect further information from the ministry as we know more.”
