Just In: Another Storey Building Collapses In Lagos

Abiola Olawale
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Just In: Another Storey Building Collapses In Lagos

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A three-storey building located at the Akanbi Crescent, Yaba area of Lagos state has collapsed.

It was gathered that a section of the building which is still under construction collapsed onto another building beside it.

While the cause of the collapse is not yet known, an eye witness who spoke with the media said a part of the building had collapsed last year. She disclosed that the construction went ahead despite the collapse as no appropriate authorities weighed into the matter.

Also, the number of casualty recorded during the incident could not be confirmed as of press time.

This comes few months after a 21-storey building collapsed at Ikoyi area of the state.

As of last count by the Lagos state government, a total of 46 deaths were confirmed from the incident.

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