Seven Trapped In Banana Island Seven Storey Building Crash

The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has confirmed the collapse of an “unapproved” seven-storey building under construction collapsed on Banana Island in the Ikoyi area of the state.

Report gathered that the incident occurred on First Avenue in the exclusive neighbourhood of the some of the wealthiest Nigerians.

A statement by Mukaila Sanusi the ministry’s Deputy Director, Public Affairs, said  “Few who sustained injuries are being treated. There is no fatality. This unfortunate incident happened while casting was being done,”

,the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, visited the site “immediately” to assess the situation and flag off investigation.

“We ask members of the public to remain calm and expect further information from the ministry as we know more,” he said.