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Lagos Begins Investigation Into Banana Island Building Collapse

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Kunle Awosiyan

Lagos State Government has started investigating the cause of the collapsed seven-storey building under construction at Banana Island, Lekki on Wednesday.

The state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins made this known during his visit to the site.

According to him, the victims of the building collapse who sustained injuries are currently receiving immediate medical attention.

He said that there was no confirmation of any casualty as at the time of filing this story.

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The unfortunate incident happened while workers at the site were involved in some casting work.

Bamgbose-Martins was at site of the incident to assess the situation and flag off an immediate investigation into the cause of the building collapse.

“We ask members of the public to remain calm and expect further information from the Ministry,” he said.

Lagos Begins Investigation Into Banana Island Building Collapse

Kunle Awosiyan

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Lagos State Government has started investigating the cause of the collapsed seven-storey building under construction at Banana Island, Lekki on Wednesday.

The state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins made this known during his visit to the site.

According to him, the victims of the building collapse who sustained injuries are currently receiving immediate medical attention.

He said that there was no confirmation of any casualty as at the time of filing this story.

The unfortunate incident happened while workers at the site were involved in some casting work.

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Bamgbose-Martins was at site of the incident to assess the situation and flag off an immediate investigation into the cause of the building collapse.

“We ask members of the public to remain calm and expect further information from the Ministry,” he said.

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