7-story building collapses in Banana Island as construction workers trapped

Breaking: An undisclosed number of construction workers was reportedly been trapped under the rubble of a seven-story building that collapsed at First Avenue Banana Island, Ikoyi area of Lagos.

According to eyewitnesses, some workers jumped from the top floors just before the building collapsed.

And some kids walking around the site narrowly escaped.

Meanwhile, the state government has said it was investigating the incident.

In a statement by Mukaila Sanusi, Deputy Director, Lagos State Public Affairs, said: "An unapproved seven-story building under construction has collapsed in Banana Island, Lagos state this evening."

Few workers who sustained injuries are already receiving treatments, and there is no fatality. This unfortunate incident happened while casting was going on.

It noted that the building was unapproved and that the collapse occurred when casting was going on.

"The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins, was immediately on site to assess the situation and flag off the investigation.

"We ask members of the public to remain calm and expect further information from the ministry as we know more."