A two-storey building under construction has collapsed at the Northern Vulture Estate on Chevron Drive, Lekki, Lagos.
The incident happened in the evening of Tuesday.
Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed that one adult male lost his life in the building collapse, while four others sustained serious injuries.
The injured victims, all adult male, were promptly rescued by emergency responders and transported to the hospital for medical attention by LASAMBUS officials.
Eyewitnesses said that most of the victims were construction workers.
Oke-Osanyintolu added that the agency, in collaboration with other emergency stakeholders, successfully managed the initial rescue operations.
He said heavy-duty equipment had been deployed to the site to aid ongoing search and rescue efforts.
“Operation is continuing as emergency teams work tirelessly to ensure no victims were left under the rubble,” he said.