A two-storey building under construction collapsed in Shomolu, Lagos, on Monday, June 16, but tragedy was averted as all individuals, including RCCG church members and construction workers, escaped unharmed
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]agos Construction Collapse narrowly averted tragedy on Monday, June 16, as a two-storey building under construction at Number 3 Craig Street, off Apata Road, in the Shomolu area of Lagos State, suddenly collapsed.
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Remarkably, all individuals present were reported safe, with no lives lost and no injuries recorded.
According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred around 1:00 PM. Fortunately, both church worshippers and construction workers reportedly managed to escape the scene unscathed.
Vanguard reported that the pillars of the collapsed building fell onto Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s led Redeemed Christian Church of Christ (RCCG), Liberty Parish, which was partially affected.
Worshippers inside the church at the time also managed to escape without harm.
In a swift response, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident.
He explained that the building collapsed during the decking process. Preliminary investigations conducted by LASEMA revealed that no victim was trapped under the collapsed structure.
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“Meanwhile, the construction yard has been cordoned off immediately,” the LASEMA boss stated, indicating prompt action to secure the site and prevent further incidents.
Peculiar Adirika is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
