. Gives Casually Figure, other updates on Ill-Fated Banana Island Mansion
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has contradicted the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on the number of floors in the building that collapsed in Lagos on Wednesday evening.
While NEMA said the structure wax a three storey, LASEMA, in a statement to Platforms Africa, declared that it was a seven floor building.
Here below is the statement
LASG INVESTIGATING COLLAPSED BUILDING IN BANANA ISLAND
An unapproved 7-floor building under construction has collapsed in Banana Island, Lagos State, this evening.
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, Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins was immediately on site 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.
Mukaila Sanusi
Deputy Director, Public Affairs
